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Braves Cut Ties with 3-Year Veteran as Ha-Seong Kim Returns to Atlanta

Braves Cut Ties with 3-Year Veteran as Ha-Seong Kim Returns to Atlanta

Summary

The Atlanta Braves released pitcher Osvaldo Bido to make room for shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, who signed a new one-year contract with the team. Bido may look for opportunities with other teams if he clears waivers.

Key Facts

  • The Braves signed shortstop Ha-Seong Kim to a one-year, $20 million deal.
  • Osvaldo Bido, a pitcher, was released by the Braves to make space on the team for Kim.
  • Bido was claimed off waivers from the Oakland Athletics by the Braves on December 5.
  • Bido has played for teams including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Oakland Athletics.
  • In 2022, Bido had a 5.07 career ERA, which stands for Earned Run Average and measures a pitcher's effectiveness.
  • If Bido is not claimed off waivers, he can either accept an assignment to the minor leagues, become a free agent, or be released.
  • Bido's ERA was significantly higher during his time with the Athletics, partly due to the team's temporary stadium conditions.
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