Braves, Gold Glove Shortstop Agree on $20 Million Contract (Report)
Summary
The Atlanta Braves and baseball player Ha-Seong Kim have agreed on a one-year contract worth $20 million. Kim opted for a short-term deal after declining a $16 million option and choosing to stay with the Braves. He had been claimed by the Braves after being waived by the Tampa Bay Rays.Key Facts
- Ha-Seong Kim and the Atlanta Braves agreed on a one-year contract worth $20 million.
- Kim declined a $16 million player option after the World Series.
- He was previously claimed off waivers by the Braves from the Tampa Bay Rays.
- Kim had offers for multi-year contracts from other teams but chose to stay in Atlanta.
- His performance included an average over 5.0 bWAR per season and a utility Gold Glove from 2022 to 2023.
- Kim underwent labrum surgery, limiting his 2024 season to 48 games.
- In 24 games with the Braves, Kim improved his performance compared to his time with Nick Allen, especially in hitting metrics.
- The Braves plan to use Mauricio Dubón in various roles across the field instead of at shortstop, due to Kim's return.
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