Luke Weiss discusses struggling Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim's performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:46 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss addressed Ha-Seong Kim's ongoing struggles at the plate. Kim is batting just.086 with no extra-base hits after 18 games. The Braves re-signed Kim to a $20 million contract, but he has been booed by fans and has played in only six of the last 16 games, producing just one hit in 17 at-bats. Weiss noted that Kim is working hard to overcome his issues but emphasized the need to explore other options at shortstop, as Jorge Mateo has been more productive. The Braves front office appears hesitant to bench Kim despite his performance.
- •Ha-Seong Kim is hitting.086 in 18 games this season.
- •Kim has been booed by fans during games this week.
- •He has only one hit in the last 17 at-bats.
- •Manager Walt Weiss is considering more opportunities for Jorge Mateo.
- •Braves front office is reluctant to bench a high-paid player.
- 12:46 PMYahoo Sports — Braves' Walt Weiss makes Ha-Seong Kim admission no fan wants to hear after abysmal slump
"The Atlanta Braves have been struggling the worst they have been all year. Ha-Seong Kim may be struggling even more and Walt Weiss just gave an update no one wants to hear.
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