Ha-Seong Kim (hand) to miss four or five months
by David Leisering | Braves Correspondent | Sun, Jan 18th 9:35pm EST
Ha-Seong Kim (hand) suffered a hand injury falling on ice while in South Korea and underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger. The expected recovery time is four to five months. (Bob Nightengale on X)
Fantasy Impact:
Well ... that's not good. The Braves, who were decimated by injuries for much of last season, couldn't get out of January this year without an injury to one of their starters. Kim, who signed a one-year deal to remain in Atlanta in the offseason, played well is his audition with the Braves last year as he batted .253 with three home runs in 98 plate appearances. His best season came in 2023 with the Padres when he hit .260 with 17 home runs and 38 stolen bases in 152 games. Barring another move, the Braves will likely turn to another free agent signing this offseason, Mauricio Dubon, to take over as the regular shortstop while Kim is on the shelf.
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