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Braves' Ha-Seong Kim Declines $16M Option, Hits Free Agency

11/3/2025

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Ha-Seong Kim of the Atlanta Braves has opted out of his $16 million player option for 2026, becoming a free agent.
The Atlanta Braves claimed Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays and need a shortstop for 2026.
The Braves aim to re-sign him as competition grows in a weak shortstop market, with Bo Bichette and Isiah Kiner-Falefa among options.

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Story summary

Ha-Seong Kim of the Atlanta Braves has opted out of his $16 million player option for 2026, becoming a free agent.
The Atlanta Braves claimed Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays and need a shortstop for 2026.
The Braves aim to re-sign him as competition grows in a weak shortstop market, with Bo Bichette and Isiah Kiner-Falefa among options.