Braves Select Hayden Harris, Designate Wander Suero For Assignment

The Atlanta Braves just made a flurry of roster moves to beef up their bullpen and add some much-needed infield depth. Left-handed pitching prospect Hayden Harris got the call from Triple-A Gwinnett. Meanwhile, veteran Wander Suero was designated for assignment, and righty Hunter Stratton headed back down. In another move, the Braves snagged infielder Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from the Rays, with Jurickson Profar stepping away on paternity leave. Atlanta’s front office seems determined to fine-tune the roster for the season’s second half, and honestly, who can blame them?

Hayden Harris: From Undrafted to MLB Call-Up

Harris’s story is wild. He went undrafted out of Georgia Southern in 2022, but just three years later, the 25-year-old stands out as one of the Braves’ most surprising bullpen arms. He put up decent numbers in 2023 and 2024, but something really clicked for him in 2025.

Dominance in the Minors

Harris threw 48 innings between Double-A Mississippi and Triple-A Gwinnett, and his numbers are almost hard to believe—a 0.56 ERA and a 41% strikeout rate. He doesn’t light up the radar gun; his fastball sits at 91.7 mph. But hitters just can’t seem to square him up, thanks to his pitch deception, late movement, and that sneaky vertical carry.

MLB.com ranks Harris as the Braves’ No. 27 prospect. Scouts see him as a pure reliever, and while that’s a pretty specific role, there’s real upside—especially in those tense, late-game spots. He’s joining a lefty relief corps that already features Aaron Bummer, Dylan Lee, and Dylan Dodd. Manager Brian Snitker suddenly has a lot more choices late in games.

Roster Fallout: Suero’s DFA and Stratton’s Demotion

To make room for Harris, the Braves shook up the bullpen a bit. Veteran righty Wander Suero, 33, got designated for assignment. Suero looked sharp in Gwinnett this year—he posted a 1.35 ERA and kept the walks in check. But his recent big league outings have been, well, rough.

What’s Next for Suero?

Suero now heads to outright waivers. If someone claims him, they’ll get him through 2027. There’s a snag, though—he’s out of minor league options after this year, so he’d have to stick on the new team’s major league roster or hit waivers again.

Hunter Stratton just got optioned to Triple-A. Atlanta keeps him in the system, but Harris gets his roster spot for now.

Infield Depth: Ha-Seong Kim Joins the Braves

The Braves also looked to shore up their infield, claiming Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from Tampa Bay. Kim brings defensive versatility, quick hands, and a little pop—not a bad combo for a team eyeing October.

The Profar Connection

Kim arrives just as Jurickson Profar steps away on paternity leave. Profar shouldn’t be gone long, but Kim’s ability to handle several infield spots gives Snitker some welcome coverage—and maybe even some long-term options if things break right.

What This Means for the Braves Moving Forward

The Braves are tweaking their roster for a real shot at the postseason. By adding Harris, they get a fresh, left-handed arm that could make a difference in the bullpen.

Kim comes in to add some much-needed depth and defensive stability across the infield. That’s not a small thing, especially with the grind of summer baseball ahead.

• Hayden Harris: Went undrafted in 2022, but now he’s an MLB bullpen option with some pretty wild strikeout numbers.
• Wander Suero: Looked good in Triple-A, but his recent MLB outings didn’t go so well; he’s been designated for assignment.
• Ha-Seong Kim: Brings defensive depth while Profar is out for a bit.

 
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