"Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is expected to be sidelined four to five months after having surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger, the team said. The Braves said Kim suffered the injury in Korea and had the procedure Sunday in Atlanta. Kim's return to Atlanta on a one-year, $20 million contract this offseason addressed a major priority for the club."
"When the deal was finalized in December, general manager Alex Anthopoulos said he was looking for Kim to return to the production levels he enjoyed with the San Diego Padres and said he wanted him for the long term. Kim, 30, has a .242 average with 52 homers and 217 RBIs for San Diego (2021-24), Tampa Bay Rays (2025) and Atlanta."
Ha-Seong Kim underwent surgery in Atlanta to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger and is expected to be out four to five months. The injury occurred in Korea and required a procedure performed Sunday in Atlanta. Kim returned to Atlanta on a one-year, $20 million contract aimed at restoring the production he showed with the San Diego Padres. The 30-year-old has a .242 career average with 52 homers and 217 RBIs across San Diego, Tampa Bay and Atlanta. His absence could alter plans for Mauricio Dubon and the infield roster.
Read at ESPN.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]