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Braves sign Michael Harris II to $72 million, 8-year contract

ATLANTA - What a difference three months has made for rookie Michael Harris II. He has gone from minor league bus rides to a $72 million major league contract.

The outfielder signed an eight-year contract that runs through the 2030 season. He will make $5 million per season for 2023-2024, $8 million per season for 2025-2026, $9 million in 2027, $10 million person season in 2028-2029, and $12 million in 2030. It also includes a $15 million club option for 2031 and a $20 club option for 2032, both years with a $5 million buyout.