Ha-Seong Kim injured, will miss much of 2026
Key Points:
- Atlanta Braves' starting shortstop Ha-Seong Kim underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon on his middle finger sustained in Korea and is expected to miss four to five months.
- Kim was signed to a one-year, $20 million contract after being claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays and opted out of his player option before returning to Atlanta.
- Mauricio Dubon is likely to start at shortstop in Kim's absence, but the Braves lack proven big-league depth at the position behind him.
- The Braves may seek to acquire a shortstop with major league experience to provide organizational depth, as minor leaguers and recent departures have left the position thin.
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa stands out as