Harris II absent & Baldwin set to DH in Tuesday lineup versus Angels
There have been some shifts in the lineup, familiar faces and absent ones…wonder how this will play out..
ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 06: Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin (30) hits a single during an MLB baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels played on April 6, 2026 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s time for what you’ve all been waiting for… the rosters are set, with some surprises to discuss. The Atlanta Braves are determined to break their three-game losing streak in game two against the Los Angeles Angels, and Walt Weiss decided to shift some things in the lineup.
Drake Baldwin is keeping his slot as second in the batting order, but this time as DH. Jonah Heim will be entering his fourth game with the team, taking over as catcher, and if you’re wondering if you’re seeing things at centerfield… you’re not. After unlucky appearances at the plate recently, Michael Hariss II has been omitted from today’s starting lineup, with Eli White taking over.
In honesty, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Austin Riley haven’t been producing what is expected either, but that’s where these opportunities count. Another opportunity is another day Braves’ fans can hope they make a complete turnaround—this is exactly what the team would need today to propel them forward with a win to shift the momentum.
We’ll see if these changes make a difference. Reynaldo López will be taking the mound to face the Angels. Speaking of whom, notice a new but memorable name on the list?