Ha-Seong Kim Out 4-5 Months After Finger Tendon Surgery

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is now expected to miss four to five months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger. This updated timeline is significantly longer than the initial projection of at least six weeks, which was reported earlier. Kim's extended absence creates a significant void at shortstop and prompted the Braves to sign veteran infielder Jorge Mateo for additional depth in the infield during his recovery period.