Aug. 17—The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Michael Harris II to an eight-year contract worth $72 million that runs through the 2030 season, the team announced Tuesday night.
The deal includes a $15 million club option for 2031 with a $5 million buyout and a $20 million club option for 2032 with a $5 million buyout. Harris, a Stockbridge native, will make $5 million per season for 2023-2024, $8 million per season for 2025-2026, $9 million in 2027, $10 million per season in 2028-2029 and $12 million in 2030. The deal will be worth $102 million over 10 years if both options are exercised.