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Ha-Seong Kim Opts Out, Becomes Free Agent on Monday
Atlanta Braves infielder Ha-Seong Kim opted out of his contract on Monday and has become a free agent, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Kim had offseason shoulder surgery and didn't make his 2025 debut with the Tampa Bay Rays until July 4. The 30-year-old South Korean native then dealt with a handful of other nagging injuries and was limited to just 48 games. Kim ended the campaign with the Atlanta Braves and hit a combined .234/.304/.345 with five home runs, 17 RBI, 19 runs scored, and six stolen bases in his 191 plate appearances. He opted out of the $16 million that he was owed for the 2026 season, but there's a chance that he'll return to Atlanta and serve as their starting shortstop to begin next season. Kim probably had his high-water mark in 2023 with the Padres, when he had 17 homers, 60 RBI, and 38 steals in 152 games, and his aggressive playing style leaves him vulnerable to injury.
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman
