Braves place Ha-Seong Kim on injured list, recall JR Ritchie

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Braves place Ha-Seong Kim on injured list, recall JR Ritchie
Summary

The Atlanta Braves placed shortstop Ha-Seong Kim on the injured list due to right middle finger inflammation on July 4, 2026. Utility player Kyle Farmer was activated from the injured list to take Kim's roster spot. Pitcher JR Ritchie has been recalled, while reliever Anthony Molina has been optioned to Gwinnett. Kim struggled at the plate, recording a.239 OPS in 27 games this season, prompting the roster changes. Jim Jarvis was also called up and started in Atlanta for the first time.

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  • Ha-Seong Kim has right middle finger inflammation.
  • Kyle Farmer activated from the injured list.
  • JR Ritchie recalled to the Braves' roster.
  • Anthony Molina optioned to Gwinnett.
  • Jim Jarvis makes first Atlanta start.
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  • 6:53 PMYahoo SportsBraves place Ha-Seong Kim on IL, recall JR Ritchie in bevy of moves
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Atlanta shuffles its infield and bullpen.

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