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• Braves' Ha-Seong Kim: Could be ready by early May

  Rotowire Feb 13, 2026

  Atlanta president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Friday that he's optimistic4r Kim (finger) will be ready to make his season debut in early May, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Kim had surgery in January to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger. The initial timeline provided had him returning in the second half of May as a best-case scenario, but is sounds like the veteran infielder could beat that projection. Mauricio Dubon is expected to be Atlanta's primary shortstop while Kim recovers.

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• Braves' Ha-Seong Kim: Out 4-5 months after finger surgery

  Rotowire Jan 18, 2026

  Kim underwent surgery Sunday to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger and is facing an estimated recovery timeline of 4-to-5 months. Kim inked a one-year, $20 million contract with Atlanta in December, but he'll now be unavailable for the start of the upcoming campaign after recently sustaining the injury after he slipped on ice while back home in his native South Korea, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. The 30-year-old was limited to 48 games for Tampa Bay and Atlanta last season due to injuries, and his 2026 is also off to an unfortunate start. Based on the initial timeline, Kim shouldn't be expected to make his season debut until at least mid-May but could be out longer, potentially leaving Mauricio Dubon or Nacho Alvarez to fill in at shortstop for much of the first half.

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• Braves' Ha-Seong Kim: Remaining in Atlanta

  Rotowire Dec 15, 2025

  Kim signed a one-year, $20 million contract with Atlanta on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Kim finished out the 2025 campaign with Atlanta after being claimed off waivers, and he did enough to earn himself another look with the club in 2026. He slashed .253/.316/.368 with three home runs, 12 RBI and 14 runs scored in 24 games down the stretch of the 2025 season after being dumped by the Rays. Kim figures to see the bulk of his playing time at shortstop heading into the upcoming season, though he can also manage at the keystone if necessary. Mauricio Dubon is expected to be deployed as a true utility man following the addition of Kim.

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• Ha-Seong Kim: Becomes free agent after opting out

  Rotowire Nov 3, 2025

  Kim became a free agent Monday after exercising the opt-out clause in his contract, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. After Kim slashed just .234/.304/.345 in 48 games for Tampa Bay and Atlanta in 2025, it was not a given that he would opt out of the $16 million he was owed in 2026. However, the 30-year-old ultimately has decided to test out the free-agent market. Atlanta has a hole at shortstop, so it will likely make an effort to re-sign Kim, but he'll now be free to negotiate with all teams.

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• Braves' Ha-Seong Kim: Extends hit streak with fifth homer

  Rotowire Sep 22, 2025

  Kim went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Tigers. The shortstop took Casey Mize deep in the fourth inning for a solo shot, extending his hit streak to nine games in the process. During that stretch, Kim is batting .394 (13-for-33) with two of his five homers on the season, along with eight RBI and 10 runs. It's been a tough, injury-plagued campaign for Kim, but a strong finish to 2025 could make it more likely he declines his $16 million player option for 2026 and hits the open market this winter in search of a long-term contract.

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• Braves' Ha-Seong Kim: Taking seat for nightcap

  Rotowire Sep 16, 2025

  Kim is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals. Kim started at shortstop in the matinee and went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. The 29-year-old will head to the bench for the nightcap, allowing Nick Allen to pick up a start at shortstop.

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• Braves' Ha-Seong Kim: Belts game-winning homer

  Rotowire Sep 4, 2025

  Kim went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Cubs. The 29-year-old clubbed the first pitch he saw from Drew Pomeranz in the seventh inning over the left-field fence, erasing a 1-0 deficit in an eventual 5-1 win. Incredibly, it was the first home run by an Atlanta shortstop this season, as the team has gotten a league-low .535 OPS at the position in 2025. The long ball was the third of the year in 26 games for Kim, who should handle starting duties the rest of September after making his Atlanta debut Tuesday.

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• Braves' Ha-Seong Kim: Two hits in Atlanta debut

  Rotowire Sep 3, 2025

  Kim went 2-for-4 in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs. It was a nice beginning to his Atlanta tenure, as Kim got the start at shortstop and hit sixth in the order after being claimed off waivers from the Rays and activated from the IL earlier in the day. The 29-year-old infielder should be the team's starting SS for the rest of September as he tries to wrap up a tough, injury-plagued 2025 with a strong final month.

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• Braves' Ha-Seong Kim: Activated from injured list

  Rotowire Sep 2, 2025

  Atlanta activated Kim (back) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Kim was scooped up from the Rays via waivers Monday and now joins the active roster with his new club. The 29-year-old has been limited to only 24 games this season due to injury and has slashed an uninspiring .214/.290/.321 when on the field. However, Kim should operate as Atlanta's everyday shortstop down the stretch, and with a $16 million player option for 2026, he could be the team's regular at the position next season, as well.

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• Rays' Ha-Seong Kim: Could return upon roster expansion

  Rotowire Aug 29, 2025

  Kim (back) isn't expected to return from the 10-day injured list until at least Monday when team rosters expand to 28 players, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports. Kim has played just 29 major-league games this season due to multiple injuries, most recently lower-back inflammation that landed him on the 10-day IL on Aug. 21. He's eligible to return from the IL on Sunday, but the Rays will wait to bring back the 29-year-old shortstop until at least Monday. Carson Williams has played well since making his major-league debut Aug. 22, but it's unclear what his role will be once Kim has returned.

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• Rays' Ha-Seong Kim: Progressing well

  Rotowire Aug 27, 2025

  Kim (back) fielded grounders Wednesday, and Rays manager Kevin Cash said the team is "happy with the progression" the infielder has made, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports. Kim has been receiving treatment for lower-back inflammation and appears to be trending in the right direction. He's eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list Saturday, and the infielder may be ready to return by then. Carson Williams is off to a hot start while filling in for Kim at shortstop, but he could be pushed aside soon if the Rays elect to reinstall Kim as their primary option at the position.

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• Rays' Ha-Seong Kim: Scratched from Wednesday's lineup

  Rotowire Aug 20, 2025

  Kim was scratched from the Rays' lineup against the Yankees on Wednesday due to an undisclosed reason. Expect the team to provide an explanation for Kim's late removal from the lineup following Wednesday's contest. As a result of Kim being scratched, Tristan Gray will start at shortstop and bat ninth. Kim has logged at least one hit in four of his last five games, going 6-for-20 with a double and two steals over that span.

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• Rays' Ha-Seong Kim: Nabs steal in win

  Rotowire Aug 17, 2025

  Kim went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Giants. Kim has logged a steal in two of his last three games, going 4-for-11 in that span. The 29-year-old has regained a starting job at shortstop since returning from a stint on the injured list due to lower-back tightness at the start of August. Kim should be able to keep the job a while longer while Taylor Walls (groin) is out. For the season, Kim has a poor .213/.298/.333 slash line with two home runs, six steals, five RBI and five runs scored over 84 plate appearances, though he's been bothered by a handful of injuries throughout the campaign.

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• Rays' Ha-Seong Kim: Notches second homer of season

  Rotowire Aug 10, 2025

  Kim went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an RBI double during Sunday's 6-3 loss to Seattle. Kim has struggled since coming off the injured list Aug. 1, going 3-for-21 (.143) with eight strikeouts before Sunday's outburst. He swatted a solo home run in the fourth inning off Bryan Woo, marking the shortstop's second in 63 plate appearances in 2025. He has a .681 OPS on the year.

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• Rays' Ha-Seong Kim: Not starting Tuesday

  Rotowire Aug 5, 2025

  Kim isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports. After going 3-for-14 with two walks in four games since his return from the injured list, Kim will grab a seat on the bench Tuesday while Taylor Walls starts at shortstop.

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• Rays' Ha-Seong Kim: Activated from IL

  Rotowire Aug 1, 2025

  The Rays reinstated Kim (back) from the injured list Friday. Kim will end up missing only the minimum amount of time after landing on the injured list last Friday with lower-back tightness. He'll reclaim the starting shortstop job now that he's healthy and aim to build some momentum after going 2-for-9 with four walks since the All-Star break.

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• Rays' Ha-Seong Kim: Back on IL

  Rotowire Jul 25, 2025

  The Rays placed Kim on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a low back strain, retroactive to Tuesday. Kim left Monday's game against the White Sox due to lower-back tightness, and he will go on the IL after missing the Rays' last three games. It's the 29-year-old's second stint on the IL this season after he missed the first half of the year while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, plus a calf injury in early July has limited him to just 10 games with the Rays this year. Kim did go through a pregame workout before Friday's contest against the Reds, so he could be facing a short stint on the IL. The Rays reinstated Jonny DeLuca (shoulder) from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.

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• Rays' Ha-Seong Kim: Remaining out Tuesday

  Rotowire Jul 22, 2025

  Kim (back) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Kim departed Monday's game early due to lower-back tightness, and he'll take an additional day off Tuesday to recover. Taylor Walls will fill in at shortstop, opening up second base for Jose Caballero.

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• Rays' Ha-Seong Kim: Exits early Monday

  Rotowire Jul 21, 2025

  Kim was removed from Monday's game against the White Sox for an undisclosed reason, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Kim drew a walk in his lone at-bat before being pulled from the matchup. He was replaced by Jose Caballero, who was deployed at second base while Taylor Walls bumped over to shortstop. The team should have more information on Kim's status after the game.

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• Rays' Ha-Seong Kim: Swipes second bag

  Rotowire Jul 20, 2025

  Kim went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base Saturday against the Orioles. Kim has dealt with a few minor injuries since making his season debut July 4, but he's been back in the lineup for Tampa Bay's first two games since the All-Star break. He tallied his second multi-hit performance across eight starts on the campaign and also swiped his second bag in three tries. Kim has been productive with one home run, three RBI and three runs scored across 29 plate appearances.

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