Braves say SS Ha-Seong Kim (finger) to be out 4-5 months
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When the deal was finalized in December, general manager Alex Anthopoulos said he was looking for Kim to return to the production levels he enjoyed with the San Diego Padres and said he wanted him for the long term.
Kim, 30, has a .242 average with 52 homers and 217 RBIs for San Diego (2021-24), Tampa Bay Rays (2025) and Atlanta. He batted .234 with 5 homers and 17 RBIs last season for the Rays and Braves, who claimed him off waivers Sept. 1. Kim didn’t make his season debut until July 4 because of right shoulder surgery in late 2024.
The deal for Kim at the time meant Mauricio Dubon, who was acquired from Houston in November, was likely looking at a utility role instead of being the starting shortstop, but those plans could change with Kim sidelined.
