"Kim has an option for 2026, but that appears to be a player-only option, not a team option or two-way option. So if Kim wishes, he can collect $16 million from Atlanta. Kim has posted a .214/.290/.321 line with a 72 wRC+ in 93 injury-plagued plate appearances. The lower back inflammation that he is suffering is in addition to hamstring and calf issues in his right leg. But when (and if) healthy, he is a solid option 2-4 WAR player."
"This is a bit of a wow move on a day that no one really expected it. A lot of observers had Kim going to the Braves last offseason. The Braves elected to go with the tandem of Orlando Arcia (now with the Rockies) and Nick Allen. Allen was leading the world in outs above average at shortstop, but has hit south of 30 wRC+ for the last two months."
The Braves claimed Ha-Seong Kim from the Rays and acquired his 2026 player-only option, which would pay $16 million if exercised by the player. Kim has struggled in 93 injury-plagued plate appearances, producing a .214/.290/.321 line and a 72 wRC+. He is dealing with lower back inflammation in addition to existing hamstring and calf issues in his right leg. When healthy, Kim projects as a two-to-four WAR contributor. The move surprised many observers, as the Braves had previously gone with Orlando Arcia and Nick Allen at shortstop this season.
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