Tue Dec 16 01:30:00 UTC 2025: News Article:
Braves Bring Back Ha-Seong Kim on $20 Million Deal
Atlanta, GA – The Atlanta Braves have re-signed shortstop Ha-Seong Kim to a one-year, $20 million contract, according to reports from Jon Heyman of The New York Post and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Kim, who declined a $16 million player option, will receive a $4 million raise to return as the Braves’ starting shortstop.
The move comes as a surprise to some fans, who anticipated a different approach to filling the shortstop position. The signing comes amidst an active offseason for the Braves, who have also added utility player Mauricio Dubon, re-signed closer Raisel Iglesias, acquired outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, and signed reliever Joe Jimenez.
The acquisition of Kim addresses a key defensive need at shortstop, a position that has lacked consistency since the departure of Dansby Swanson. While some fans expressed concern over the price tag, others saw it as a worthwhile investment for a player with Kim’s defensive capabilities and potential offensive upside.
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