US EditionInfielder Ha-Seong Kim Returns to Braves on $20 Million, 1-Year Contract
Kim declined a $16 million option and returns to the Braves on a $20 million deal to strengthen the infield after shoulder surgery delayed his 2025 season start.
- The Atlanta Braves announced Monday night they are bringing back infielder Ha‑Seong Kim on a one‑year $20 million contract, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.
- Kim didn't make his season debut until July 4 after right-shoulder surgery in late 2024; he declined a player option $16 million from a two-year, $29 million contract that paid $13 million.
- In 2025, Kim hit.234 with five homers and 17 RBIs for the Rays and Braves, who claimed him off waivers on Sept. 1.
- The move opens a roster spot by designating right-handed pitcher Osvaldo Bido for assignment, and likely pushes Mauricio Dubón—acquired Nov. 19 for Nick Allen—into a utility role.
- Kim is a 2023 Gold Glove winner and Mauricio Dubón, 31, earned a second Gold Glove while appearing in 133 games with Houston last season, adding defensive depth to Atlanta's infield.
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Braves land SS Ha-Seong Kim on 1-year, $20M deal
Ha-Seong Kim, who joined the Atlanta Braves late last season, will stick around for at least one more year.The 30-year-old free agent signed a one-year, $20 million contract with the Braves on Monday, and he will remain the team's starting shortstop, according to Atlanta's president of baseball operations, Alex Anthopoulos.By turning down a $16 million contract option last month, Kim wound up getting an additional $4 million.Atlanta claimed Kim …
Braves Sign Gold Glover to High Contract
The Atlanta Braves and free agent shortstop Ha-Seong Kim are in agreement on a one-year, $20 million contract, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. After spending the first four years of his career with the San Diego Padres, the Korean shortstop signed with the Tampa Bay Rays. After a disappointing 24 games with the Rays, Kim was waived and quickly snatched by the Braves, where he would play out the rest of the season. However, after 24…
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연합뉴스-Yonhap News AgencyFree agent Kim Ha-seong returns to Braves on 1-year deal: reports
Free agent infielder Kim Ha-seong is returning to the Atlanta Braves on a one-year contract. The Braves announced Monday (U.S. local time) that the...
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