Ha-Seong Kim Out Four To Five Months Following Hand Surgery
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Braves infielder Ha-Seong Kim underwent surgery in Atlanta to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger after suffering a hand injury in South Korea, with an expected recovery time of 4 to 5 months.
- Kim was a key offseason acquisition for the Braves, re-signing on a one-year, $20 million deal after opting out of his 2026 player option, and was expected to significantly improve the team’s weak shortstop position.
- Kim’s injury history is concerning, including a torn labrum in his right shoulder in August 2024 and multiple stints on the injured list last season due to back and calf issues.
- The Braves will likely be without Kim until at least mid-May, forcing utility
