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Braves-Nationals trade pitch sends $4.2M All-Star to Atlanta as Ha-Seong Kim successor | Sporting News The Braves brought back Ha-Seong Kim this winter, but an injury has plagued his season. It is unknown if the Braves would actually pay him $...

2 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sean Murphy activated, Ha-Seong Kim set to continue rehab assignment with the Gwinnett Stripers Atlanta’s shortstop is a step closer to return as he joins Triple-A affiliate on the road on Tuesday.

4 DAYS AGO • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Moving rehab to Triple-A Kim (finger) is moving his rehab assignment from Double-A Columbus to Triple-A Gwinnett this week, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.

Impact Kim embarked on his rehab assignment in late April and is taking the next step in his recovery from surgery he underwent in January to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger. He went 3-for-9 with four walks, one steal and three runs scored across four outings in Double-A and will likely need a few outings in Triple-A before being cleared to return to the majors. Mauricio Dubon should continue to hold down the fort at shortstop until Kim is back with Atlanta.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves injury updates on Spencer Strider, Spencer Schwellenbach, Ha-Seong Kim and more Walt Weiss held little-to-no information back when it came to the handful of Braves regulars working their way back to full strength

APRIL 28 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Cleared for rehab games Kim (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Columbus this week, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports.

Impact Kim has finally been cleared to play in games following surgery in January to address a torn tendon in his right middle finger. He's basically at the start of spring training, so Kim's rehab assignment should be a lengthy one. Kim will be in line for the bulk of the playing time at shortstop when he returns, though Mauricio Dubon has played well as a fill-in and will still see action at shortstop as part of a utility role.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Braves predicted to cut $18M All-Star Gold Glove winner upon Ha-Seong Kim's return from injury | Sporting News The Braves will likely be saying goodbye to a solid player once Kim returns.

APRIL 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves predicted to part ways with $1.25M Gold Glove winner after Sean Murphy, Ha-Seong Kim return | Sporting News The Braves are about to start having to make some difficult decisions.

APRIL 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Taking batting practice Manager Walt Weiss said Saturday that Kim (finger) has resumed taking batting practice, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Kim has been on the shelf since the beginning of the season as he finishes up his rehab from offseason finger surgery. Atlanta's skipper said that the team plans to have the 30-year-old shortstop begin playing in sim games Thursday, and he'll likely be sent out on a minor-league rehab assignment shortly afterward.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Braves predicted to part ways with $1.25M historic lefty when Sean Murphy, Ha-Seong Kim return | Sporting News This pleasant surprise may be on the move once Atlanta gets healthy.

APRIL 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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APRIL 10 • FOX SPORTS

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Hitting shelf to begin season Atlanta placed Kim (finger) on its 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Kim isn't expected to be ready to make his season debut until at least some point in the first half of May after he required surgery in January to address a torn tendon in his right middle finger. The 30-year-old reported to spring training March 16 to resume taking part in baseball activities, though he has yet to be cleared to resume swinging a bat. Mauricio Dubon is expected to serve as Atlanta's everyday shortstop while Kim is on the shelf.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

NL East Preview: Phillies bring back core as they try to hold off new-look Mets, banged-up Braves

Still powered by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies are bringing back mostly the same team that won its second consecutive NL East title last season and mad...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Braves predicted to replace Ha-Seong Kim with $6.1M 2-time Gold Glove winner, World Series champion | Sporting News This would be something for the Braves if this happened.

MARCH 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cleared for fielding work Kim (finger) arrived at spring training Monday and said that he's been cleared to take part in fielding drills, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact After suffering a torn tendon in his right middle finger in an offseason accident, Kim underwent surgery Jan. 18 to address the injury and is facing an estimated recovery timeline of 4-to-5 months. Because he's mostly been limited to rehab work for the first two months post-surgery, Kim stayed home for the beginning of camp, but he's now far enough along in his recovery to start working out with the team again. Kim has yet to resume swinging a bat, which will the major hurdle that he will need to clear before embarking on a rehab assignment. Once he's ready to return from the injured list, Kim is expected to take over as Atlanta's everyday shortstop, but Mauricio Dubon will likely fill those duties for at least the first month and a half of the season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Braves manager says he's disappointed about Profar but the suspension creates opportunity for others

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss says he's disappointed but determined to keep a positive outlook after Jurickson Profar’s suspension for the 2026 season

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Jurickson Profar suspended for 2026 season following second positive drug test

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for the 2026 season by Major League Baseball following his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Alex Anthopoulos talks rotation, Ha-Seong Kim and Mike Yastrzemski Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos spoke with the media once again and as you can imagine, it was pretty wide-ranging.

FEBRUARY 13 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Could be ready by early May Atlanta president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Friday that he's hopeful Kim (finger) will be ready to make his season debut in early May, Mark Bowman of MLB.com rep...

Impact Kim had surgery in January to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger. The initial timeline provided had him returning by mid- to late-May in a best-case scenario, but is sounds like the veteran infielder could beat that timetable. Mauricio Dubon is expected to be Atlanta's primary shortstop while Kim recuperates.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Padres passing on Ha-Seong Kim suddenly looks like a timely escape hatch One of the moves that broke the hearts of Friar Faithful was saying goodbye to a fan-favorite, Ha-seong Kim, who the Padres let walk in the...

JANUARY 22 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

A bounce-back Braves season gets trickier without Ha-Seong Kim Mauricio Dubón (among others) can hold it down while Kim is gone but it’ll certainly be tougher for the Braves without him.

JANUARY 20 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves make Mauricio Dubon plan crystal clear amid Ha-Seong Kim injury, $1M Jorge Mateo decision | Sporting News The Braves are now having to pivot to different scenarios after the injury to Ha-Seong Kim.

JANUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Braves sign SS Jorge Mateo after Ha-Seong Kim injury Deadspin | Braves sign SS Jorge Mateo after Ha-Seong Kim injury

JANUARY 19 • DEADSPIN.COM

Jorge Mateo and Atlanta Braves agree to $1 million, 1-year contract

Free agent Jorge Mateo and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Braves sign ex-Orioles infielder as Ha-Seong Kim replacement after freak ice injury | Sporting News The Braves needed to add another shortstop this winter.

JANUARY 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has surgery to repair torn tendon in middle finger

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is expected to miss four to five months following surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

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