Braves Activate Ha-Seong Kim for Season Debut; Eli White Placed on 7-Day IL
Braves' Kim set for '26 debut; White to 7-day IL
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The Atlanta Braves have activated shortstop Ha-Seong Kim for his season debut after recovering from surgery on his right middle finger. Outfielder Eli White has been placed on the seven-day injured list due to a concussion sustained during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- 01Ha-Seong Kim returns to the Braves after recovering from finger surgery.
- 02Eli White is on the seven-day injured list due to a concussion.
- 03Kim signed a one-year, $20 million contract with the Braves.
- 04He has previously played for the Tampa Bay Rays and the San Diego Padres.
- 05Kim is versatile, capable of playing multiple infield positions.
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The Atlanta Braves have activated shortstop Ha-Seong Kim from the injured list, allowing him to make his season debut. Kim, who underwent surgery for a torn tendon in his right middle finger in January, was signed to a one-year, $20 million contract after being acquired off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays last September. In his previous stint with the Braves, he batted .253 with 3 homers and 12 RBIs in 24 games. Meanwhile, outfielder Eli White has been placed on the seven-day concussion injured list after colliding with the wall at Dodger Stadium while making a catch. White is currently batting .237 with 2 home runs and 10 RBIs.
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The activation of Ha-Seong Kim could bolster the Braves' infield performance and overall team dynamics, especially with White sidelined due to injury.
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