Braves consider cutting struggling shortstop Ha-Seong Kim before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:29 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Atlanta Braves are evaluating their roster as the trade deadline approaches, with particular attention on shortstop Ha-Seong Kim. Kim has underperformed this season, batting just.068 and recording only five hits in 71 at-bats. Despite management's patience, there is growing concern about his lack of production, especially with the team's recent struggles at the plate. Reports suggest that if this trend continues, the Braves may explore parting ways with Kim, who is in the first year of a $20 million contract. Atlanta seeks to avoid another non-productive bat in their lineup as they aim to improve following a tough month of June.
- •Ha-Seong Kim is batting.068 this season.
- •Kim has recorded only five hits in 71 at-bats.
- •Braves are in a tough month following a three-game losing streak.
- •Concerns about Kim's performance have been growing since May.
- •The trade deadline is one month away.
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Braves reporter urges organization to part ways with $20M undperforming Gold Glove winner
"The Atlanta Braves have the trade deadline in one month, but their first roster move may be getting rid of a struggling player. The Braves are in a real dilemma when it comes to someone who is supposed to be a key contributor in the infield.
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