Braves center fielder Michael Harris II endured a rough night at the plate on Monday, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout as Atlanta beat the visiting the New York Mets 5-0.
After the game, Harris had more to celebrate than his team's win. The Braves announced that they signed the 21-year-old rookie to an eight-year, $72 million contract.
Club options at the end of the deal could tie Harris to the team through the 2032 season.
Harris, an Atlanta-area native, has made a good impression since making his major league debut on May 28. Arriving after Adam Duvall sustained a left wrist injury that eventually required season-ending surgery, Harris immediately took over as the Braves' everyday center fielder.