Ha-Seong Kim - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

Who is Ha-Seong Kim's backup? Braves shortstop depth chart after stunning injury news | Sporting News The Braves' new shortstop is a former Astros World Series champion.

JANUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Braves INF Ha-Seong Kim (finger) out 4-5 months Deadspin | Braves INF Ha-Seong Kim (finger) out 4-5 months

JANUARY 18 • DEADSPIN.COM

Braves' Ha-Seong Kim injury update is even more painful when you learn how he got hurt | Sporting News The Braves are now down their starting shortstop to begin the year.

JANUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Out 4-5 months after finger surgery Kim underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger Sunday and has an initial recovery timeline of 4-to-5 months.

Impact 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 while in South Korea. 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, potentially leaving Mauricio Dubon or Nacho Alvarez to fill in at shortstop for Atlanta.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ha-Seong Kim expected to fill a huge offensive hole for the Braves | Sporting News Atlanta is expected to get much-needed help with Ha-Seong Kim.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ha-Seong Kim's deal with the Braves tagged as a big overpay | Sporting News The Braves may have spent too much retaining their shortstop.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

10 Burning Questions Still Waiting To Be Answered After MLB Winter Meetings

Here are 10 burning questions from FOX Sports' MLB reporters Deesha Thosar and Rowan Kavner that, when answered, will make the stove sizzle.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

10 Burning Questions Still Waiting To Be Answered After MLB Winter Meetings

Braves get B+ grade from ESPN for Ha-Seong Kim $20 million contract | Sporting News This was a good signing for the Braves.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Ha-Seong Kim returned to Braves instead of taking $48 million Athletics offer | Sporting News Ha-Seong Kim is betting on himself.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Braves land SS Ha-Seong Kim on 1-year, $20M deal Deadspin | Braves land SS Ha-Seong Kim on 1-year, $20M deal

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

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