"the Braves were in desperate need of a shortstop and Ha-Seong Kim (a Scott Boras client) was looking to cash in on being one of the highest-profile free agent shortstops in a particularly weak market for shortstops this offseason. He would've made $16 million had he accepted his player option but instead, he's managed to get the Braves to pony up an extra $4 million for this upcoming season."
"The Braves had acquired Mauricio Dubón from the Houston Astros earlier in the offseason and for the time being, Atlanta was prepared to settle for Dubón being their starting shortstop on Opening Day despite being more suited to being a Swiss Army knife-type player who could fit in whenever needed instead of as an everyday player. Now, the Braves will be able to fully utilize Dubón in a flexible manner as they've addressed the shortstop position with this move."
The Atlanta Braves signed Ha-Seong Kim to a one-year $20 million deal, resolving their shortstop need after his one-month stint. Kim opted out of a $16 million player option and earned an additional $4 million from the Braves. Mauricio Dubón, acquired earlier, will shift from a provisional Opening Day shortstop role to a utility role, enabling flexible deployment. Kim was ranked among Top 30 free agents and provided a cost-effective alternative to pursuing Bo Bichette. Both club and player appear satisfied with a short-term reunion that addresses roster needs and market dynamics. The short-term structure reflects the weak free-agent market for shortstops this offseason.
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