Kim Ha-seong claimed off waivers by Atlanta Braves

Kim Ha-seong, a former Gold Glove-winning infielder mired in an injury-plagued season, has been claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves. The move by the Braves on Monday (U.S. local time) ends Kim's short and largely disappointing tenure with the Tampa Bay Rays, who had placed Kim on waivers before activating him from the 10-day injured list (IL). Kim had landed on the IL on August 21, retroactive to the previous day, with low back inflammation. He had also missed 10 days in late July due to low back strain. Kim signed with the Rays in February, following four seasons with the San Diego Padres, but did not make his season debut until July 4. He had undergone shoulder surgery in October last year and had his injury rehab disrupted by a hamstring issue in June. And immediately after his first game as a Ray, Kim missed three games with a calf injury. Despite Kim's shoulder surgery, the Rays bet on Kim in the offseason, giving him US$13 million for 2025 with a player option for 2026 worth $16 million. However, Kim ended up playing just 24 games and batting just .214 with two homers, five RBWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times