ATLANTA — Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim underwent surgery on Sunday to repair a torn tendon in his middle finger.
He sustained the injury in South Korea, the team reported on social media.
The team reported the surgery was performed by Dr. Gary Lourie in Atlanta.
INF Ha-Seong Kim sustained a hand injury while in Korea and underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger. The procedure was performed by Dr. Gary Lourie today in Atlanta, and the expected recovery time is 4-5 months.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) January 18, 2026
The setback will sideline the newly signed player for up to five months.
The move complicates the Braves’ offseason plans and may necessitate a shift in their strategy for the shortstop position.
With Kim’s recovery timeline extending into late June, the team may now turn to Mauricio Dubón to fill the crucial role
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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