"We made the move to acquire [Ha-Seong] Kim and I think I said it at the time, the thought was that it was attractive that there was a potential for beyond '25. Not knowing that there were any guarantees but there was the potential to at least get to know him and have conversations. There are paths for him to be here...we like him as a player and we'd like to have him back."
"Right-handed hitting outfielders is not something that's a front-burner for us, and that's being candid," admitted AA. "Maybe as we go through the winter, that does become something but right now, that's not a front-burner. I would say that rotation is absolutely front-burner for us. That's definitely something where I think I'm stating the obvious there."
Alex Anthopoulos, President of Baseball Operations and GM of the Atlanta Braves, outlined offseason priorities for improving the roster ahead of 2026. Shortstop is a clear priority, with interest in retaining Ha-Seong Kim and exploring paths to keep him beyond 2025 while acknowledging no guarantees. Right-handed hitting outfielders are not currently a front-burner target, though that need could be reassessed during the winter. Strengthening the starting rotation is an immediate focus and considered a front-burner requirement. The bullpen also remains a priority given impending free agents, with relief upgrades expected to factor into offseason acquisitions.
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