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Braves may trade underperforming shortstop Ha-Seong Kim by deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:35 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Braves may trade underperforming shortstop Ha-Seong Kim by deadline

Summary

The Atlanta Braves, leading MLB with 45 wins, could part ways with shortstop Ha-Seong Kim as trade talks emerge. Kim, signed for $20 million, has struggled since returning from injury and is currently not meeting expectations. Other shortstop options like Mauricio Dubón and Jorge Mateo are performing better, prompting speculation about Kim's fit on the roster. Internal discussions suggest that if Kim's performance doesn't improve, a decision on his future may be imminent. The Braves may consider trading him alongside a pitching prospect to offload his salary.

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•Braves hold the best record in MLB at 45 wins.
•Ha-Seong Kim is struggling after a $20 million contract signing.
•Kim's performance has been below expectations since injury return.
•Mauricio Dubón and Jorge Mateo are excelling at shortstop.
•Trade discussions might involve pairing Kim with a top pitching prospect.

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9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Braves predicted to part ways with underperforming $20M Gold Glove winner at the trade deadline

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The Atlanta Braves are the best team in baseball and this big offseason signing is underperforming. He has been the worst Braves player by far and it is expected they trade him at some point.
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