Overview
- Kim became a free agent after opting out of a $16 million option for 2026, as first reported by Jon Heyman.
- The Braves had exclusive negotiating rights after claiming him off waivers from the Rays on Sept. 1.
- Atlanta plans to pursue a new deal, though Nick Allen currently tops the team’s shortstop depth chart.
- Kim posted a .234/.304/.345 line over 191 plate appearances in 2025, including a stronger .253/.316/.368 in 98 trips with Atlanta.
- He missed significant time following right-shoulder labrum surgery and brief back issues, yet his track record and Scott Boras’ representation could drive multi-year offers projected at $20 million annually.