Ha-Seong Kim struggles with Braves after recovering from injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:18 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Ha-Seong Kim is having a tough season with the Atlanta Braves since returning in mid-May. The shortstop, who signed a $20 million contract for 2026, has batted just.095 in 45 at-bats, with three errors and a -4 Outs Above Average in 13 games. Previously recovering from a finger surgery that kept him out for four months, Kim faced challenges at both the plate and defensively. Jorge Mateo has been filling in at shortstop, with Braves manager Walt Weiss saying the position will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. The Braves hope Kim can regain his form despite his current struggles.
- •Kim underwent finger surgery in January, missing four months.
- •He has posted a -0.8 WAR this season.
- •Jorge Mateo has outperformed Kim, leading to more starts.
- •Braves manager Weiss discusses shortstop position as day-to-day.
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Just How Bad Has Braves SS Ha-Seong Kim Been Struggling?
"To say Ha-Seong Kim is struggling is an understatement. The Korean SS couldn’t play for his national team at the World Baseball Classic after tearing a tendon in his middle finger. He underwent surgery in January and missed four months. Kim spent the first four years of his MLB career with the San Diego Padres. […] The post Just How Bad Has Braves SS Ha-Seong Kim Been Struggling? appeared first on The Lead.
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