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Braves Sign Jorge Mateo After Ha-Seong Kim’s Finger Surgery Sidelines Him 4–5 Months

Mauricio Dubón is expected to handle shortstop during Kim’s rehab from an ice-related tendon repair.

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

  • Atlanta said Sunday that Kim had a torn tendon in his right middle finger repaired in Atlanta by Dr. Gary Lourie, with a four- to five-month recovery timeline.
  • MLB.com reported Kim was injured after slipping on ice in South Korea, keeping him out of Spring Training, Opening Day and the March World Baseball Classic.
  • The Braves signed infielder Jorge Mateo to a one-year deal on Monday, with multiple outlets reporting the contract is worth about $1 million.
  • Mateo, 30, offers speed and defensive versatility, having led the American League with 35 steals in 2022 and logging most of his MLB appearances at shortstop.
  • Kim re-signed with Atlanta in December on a one-year, $20 million contract after an injury-hit 2025 that included right shoulder surgery delaying his season debut.