"Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves, agreeing Monday to a $20 million, one-year contract. Kim gets a $4 million raise. He had declined a $16 million player option from the $29 million, two-year contract he agreed to in February with Tampa Bay, a deal that paid him $13 million. The Braves announced the new deal with Kim on Monday night."
"The 30-year-old from South Korea batted .234 with five homers and 17 RBIs for the Rays and Braves, who claimed him off waivers on Sept. 1. Kim didn't make his season debut until July 4 because of right shoulder surgery in late 2024. Kim has a .242 average with 52 homers and 217 RBIs for San Diego (2021-24), Tampa Bay (2025) and Atlanta. Atlanta designated right-hander Osvaldo Bido for assignment to open a roster spot."
Ha-Seong Kim signed a one-year, $20 million contract with the Atlanta Braves, receiving a $4 million raise after declining a $16 million player option from a prior two-year agreement with Tampa Bay. The 30-year-old batted .234 with five homers and 17 RBIs while playing for the Rays and Braves after being claimed off waivers on Sept. 1. Kim missed the season start following right shoulder surgery and debuted on July 4. His career batting average is .242 with 52 homers and 217 RBIs across San Diego, Tampa Bay and Atlanta. Atlanta designated right-hander Osvaldo Bido for assignment, and Mauricio Dubón is expected to serve as a utility infielder rather than the starting shortstop.
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