Braves Ha-Seong Kim struggles with playing time amid offensive slump

Ha-Seong Kim of the Atlanta Braves is experiencing a decline in playing time, receiving another day off on June 5 while the team prepared for a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This marks his sixth absence in eight games as Jorge Mateo and Mauricio Dubon take on shortstop duties, posting better offensive numbers. Kim's season has been challenging, with a batting average of.102 in 49 at-bats since his return from injury in mid-May, coupled with three defensive errors. The Braves signed Kim to a one-year, $20 million deal after he previously struggled with the Tampa Bay Rays.

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