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Michael Harris II hits tiebreaking single in 10th inning as Braves edge Yankees 2-1

Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Braves activate catcher Sean Murphy and infielder Ha-Seong Kim from the injured list

The Atlanta Braves have activated catcher Sean Murphy from the 60-day injured list and shortstop Ha-Seong Kim from the 10-day IL

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Activated from injured list Atlanta activated Kim (finger) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Kim has been shelved since early July with right middle finger inflammation. He's just 5-for-73 (.068) in the majors this season and slashed an underwhelming .216/.355/.353 in 16 rehab contests. Jim Jarvis remains on the active roster and could continue to serve as Atlanta's primary shortstop over Kim.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Braves release $14M clubhouse favorite to activate Ha-Seong Kim from rehab assignment | Sporting News The Atlanta Braves have had question marks around Ha-Seong Kim ever since he went on his rehab assignment. The Braves have seemingly made a...

AUGUST 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Clock ticking on rehab stint Kim (finger) has gone 7-for-31 (.226) with four doubles, three steals, three runs and three RBI over his last nine games for Triple-A Gwinnett.

Impact The veteran infielder began a rehab assignment July 13 in the Florida Complex League before getting bumped up to Gwinnett on July 18. Per Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Kim's 20-day rehab stint will end after Saturday's contest, forcing Atlanta to either activate him or find a way to move him to another organization -- something that could be difficult given the remaining money on his one-yea, $20 million contract, and his .068/.171/.068 slash line through 82 big-league plate appearances this season.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Braves insider says bringing Ha-Seong Kim back will create a disconnect within the clubhouse | Sporting News It is safe to say that Ha-Seong Kim hasn't been a fun guy for Atlanta Braves fans to watch this season. Kim is close to returning from injur...

JULY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim rehab transferred to Triple-A Gwinnett The second “half” begins tonight, and reinforcements are on the way.

JULY 17 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Cleared for rehab assignment Atlanta announced Monday that Kim (finger) will begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League.

Impact Kim landed on the 10-day injured list July 4 after experiencing inflammation in his surgically repaired right middle finger, but he doesn't look like he'll be in store for a lengthy shutdown. He'll likely play at least a couple games in the FCL early this week before Atlanta decides whether to activate him ahead of its next game Friday versus the Rangers or have him continue his rehab assignment with a higher-level affiliate. After returning from a season-opening stint on the shelf and debuting for Atlanta on May 12, Kim produced a lowly .068/.171/.068 slash line over 82 plate appearances before landing back on the shelf. He'll likely have to settle for a reserve role in the middle infield once he's reinstated.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Braves place Ha-Seong Kim on IL, recall JR Ritchie in bevy of moves Atlanta shuffles its infield and bullpen.

JULY 4 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Lands on IL with finger injury Atlanta placed Kim on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday, due to right middle finger inflammation.

Impact Kim has gone 0-for-24 with four walks and eight strikeouts over his last 13 games and has not recorded a hit since June 3 against the Blue Jays. The 30-year-old infielder is eligible to return from the IL prior to the All-Star break, though it's unclear whether he'll need a longer stint on the shelf. Kyle Farmer (forearm) was reinstated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 2 • FOX SPORTS

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On bench again Thursday Kim is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Cardinals.

Impact After handing Kim four straight starts, Atlanta has now had him on the bench for three consecutive contests. Jim Jarvis was promoted earlier Thursday and will draw the start at shortstop in the series finale.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' latest roster move is bad news for struggling Ha-Seong Kim with All-Star break looming | Sporting News The Atlanta Braves made a roster decision on Thursday morning. It is the addition of another infielder, which is a nightmare situation for H...

JULY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bound for bench Tuesday Kim is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Kim had started in Atlanta's last four games, but he went 0-for-11 over that stretch to bring his average down to a lowly .068 for the season. Atlanta has an opening in the everyday lineup for Kim while Mauricio Dubon is needed in the outfield to help cover for the absence of Ronald Acuna (hamstring), but Kim's inability to get going at the plate has made it increasingly difficult for manager Walt Weiss to justify keeping him in the starting nine. Jorge Mateo will spell Kim at shortstop Tuesday.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles continue Friday Kim went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's win over the Giants.

Impact Making his second straight start at shortstop while batting ninth in the order, Kim saw his hitless streak extend to 25 plate appearances -- his last base knock was a single back on June 3. His struggles, both at the plate and in the field, since returning from finger surgery in mid-May have cost him his starting job at shortstop and allowed Jorge Mateo to get consistent playing time, but Atlanta hasn't completely given up on Kim. If he doesn't turn things around soon, however, the team could have a tough decision to make about his future once Ronald Acuna (hamstring) returns from the IL in July and frees Mauricio Dubon up for regular shortstop duty again. Over 76 PAs in 2026, Kim is slashing a woeful .072/.158/.072 with a career-worst 26.3 percent strikeout rate.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Walt Weiss makes Ha-Seong Kim admission no fan wants to hear after abysmal slump | Sporting News The Atlanta Braves have been struggling the worst they have been all year. Ha-Seong Kim may be struggling even more and Walt Weiss just gave...

JUNE 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ray dominant in relief as Giants complete 7-2 win over Braves in Game 1 of doubleheader

Robbie Ray allowed only two hits in 6 1/3 scoreless innings of relief, Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee hit back-to-back homers and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 7...

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks sign two-way Korean prospect Jun-Sang Eom to deal with $1.5 million signing bonus

The Arizona Diamondbacks and South Korean two-way prospect Jun-Sang Eom have agreed to a minor league deal during the international signing period that includes a $1.5 million sign...

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Mauricio Dubon leads off, Ha-Seong Kim plays short vs Mets Man, this lineup really needs Drake Baldwin and Ronald Acuna back

JUNE 13 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves SS Ha-Seong Kim struggling, losing playing time | Sporting News Atlanta is turning to Jorge Mateo and Mauricio Dubon to play shortstop.

JUNE 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ha-Seong Kim back out of lineup for Blue Jays finale That’s five of the last seven if you’re keeping track at home.

JUNE 4 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves Keeping Faith in Ha-Seong Kim, Working to Return to Form The Atlanta Braves shortstop delivered early in Wednesday night's win over the Blue Jays

JUNE 4 • SI.COM

Working on approach at plate Kim has used his time out of the starting lineup to working on his approach at the plate in batting cages, Jesus Cano of The Athletic reports. "It's just so difficult when you don'...

Impact Kim played only 48 games in 2025 and underwent surgery in January on a torn finger tendon on his right hand, and in 50 plate appearances since coming off the IL in mid-May he's slashing just .089/.180/.089. Jorge Mateo is handling starting duties at shortstop for now, but Atlanta is being patient with Kim given his layoff and the fact that he didn't have a spring training. Expect the 30-year-old to make a push to regain the starting job once he's had a chance to fully shake off his rust.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

What to Make of Ha-Seong Kim's Slow Start for Braves So far, the major re-signing that meant the Atlanta Braves found their shortstop hasn't worked out that way

JUNE 1 • SI.COM

Ha-Seong Kim back in Braves lineup for Cincinnati series finale Will a few days off do the Braves’ slumping shortstop some good?

MAY 31 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

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Michael Harris II hits tiebreaking single in 10th inning as Braves edge Yankees 2-1

Braves activate catcher Sean Murphy and infielder Ha-Seong Kim from the injured list

2026 MLB Trade Deadline Primer: Who's Buying, Selling ... And Landing Tarik Skubal?

Ray dominant in relief as Giants complete 7-2 win over Braves in Game 1 of doubleheader

Diamondbacks sign two-way Korean prospect Jun-Sang Eom to deal with $1.5 million signing bonus