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Braves’ Ha-Seong Kim Out 4–5 Months After Finger Surgery as Team Adds Jorge Mateo

Atlanta plans to shift Mauricio Dubón to shortstop, with Jorge Mateo signed for depth.

Sep 27, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (9) throws the ball to first base for an out against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
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Sep 10, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (3) scores the game-winning run during the 10th inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 25: Coby Mayo #16 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates a a home run with Jorge Mateo #3 during a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at the Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 25, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Kim underwent surgery in Atlanta to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger, with a recovery estimate of four to five months.
  • The Braves said the injury occurred in Korea, and multiple reports indicate he slipped on ice in a non-baseball accident.
  • The timeline rules him out for spring training, Opening Day and the March World Baseball Classic, with a return possible in late May or June.
  • One day after announcing the injury, Atlanta signed infielder Jorge Mateo to a one-year deal reported at $1 million to bolster infield depth.
  • Dubón is expected to handle shortstop to start the season, as Kim’s recent shoulder surgery and limited 2025 workload highlight durability concerns.