Braves SS Ha-Seong Kim Undergoes Finger Surgery, Out 4-5 Months

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim underwent surgery Sunday to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger, sustained after slipping on ice in South Korea. He is expected to miss 4-5 months, sidelining him until mid-May or late June, impacting the start of the 2026 season. Kim, who signed a one-year, $20 million deal in December, was acquired from the Rays in Sept 2025. Mauricio Dubon or Nacho Alvarez are expected to cover shortstop in his absence. He hit .234 with 5 HR, 17 RBI last season for Tampa Bay and Atlanta.