Middle infielder Ha-Seong Kim is opting out of his deal with the Braves, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He passes on a $16MM salary to return to the open market. It’s a disappointing but not entirely unexpected development for Atlanta. The Braves claimed Kim off waivers from the Rays at the beginning of September. They weren’t competing but hoped to lock in their … [Read more...] about Ha-Seong Kim Opts Out Of Braves Deal
Offseason Outlook: Atlanta Braves
A barrage of pitching injuries and some underwhelming offensive performances resulted in Atlanta's first losing record and non-playoff season since 2017. The Braves can't rely just on better health to improve next year, as the club will at least explore upgrades at multiple roster spots. Guaranteed Contracts Austin Riley, 3B: $155MM through 2029 ($20MM club option for … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Atlanta Braves
Latest On Braves’ Managerial Search
The Rangers and Angels each have new managers in place for 2026, but that still leaves seven other teams looking for a new dugout leader. Amidst all of the recent news and rumors about all of these simultaneously ongoing managerial searches, there hasn’t been much out of Atlanta, which is by design. The Braves generally operate with more secrecy than most clubs, and as … [Read more...] about Latest On Braves’ Managerial Search
Braves Sign Austin Nola To Minors Contract
The Braves have signed catcher Austin Nola to a minor league deal, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. The contract contains an invitation to Atlanta’s big league spring camp. Nola appeared in 345 MLB games with the Padres and Mariners from 2019-2023, posting some very solid numbers at the plate before his production tailed off badly by the 2023 campaign. Nola spent the … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Austin Nola To Minors Contract
Poll: Will Ha-Seong Kim Opt Out?
It wasn’t long ago that infielder Ha-Seong Kim looked like a strong bet to land a nine-figure deal in free agency. Last September, Kim was wrapping up a season in which he had hit .233/.330/.370, good for a league average wRC+ of 101. He combined that with strong defense at shortstop and 22 steals on the base paths, and it was actually the weakest of his last three seasons in … [Read more...] about Poll: Will Ha-Seong Kim Opt Out?