How Atlanta Braves' Ha-Seong Kim Played in Injury Rehab Game

The Atlanta Braves are not only playing well, but they are beginning to get injured players back from the IL. Pitchers Spencer Strider and Raisel Iglesias are among the players who have recently returned, and shortest Ha-Seong Kim could join the Braves soon. The infielder participated in a rehab game on Tuesday as he continues to recover from a finger injury.

According to Grant McAuley, Kim went 2-4 with a run scored while playing seven innings at shortstop. It seems as if Kim could return sooner rather than later assuming no setbacks occur.

The 30-year-old infielder re-signed with Atlanta during the offseason. The plan was for Kim to play shortstop for the Braves, but he later suffered the finger injury during the offseason.

In 2025, Kim hit .234/.304/.345 across 48 games played between his time with the Tampa Bay Rays and the Braves. Atlanta was impressed as evidenced by the team's decision to re-sign him.

Mauricio Dubon has helped to handle shortstop duties amid Kim's injury absence. He has played well, but the Braves are still looking forward to Kim's return. Dubon will be able to return to his versatile utility role on a more consistent basis once Kim returns to the ball club. Overall, Dubon entered Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners hitting .258/.319/.403 in his 34 total games played.

The Braves will continue to monitor and provide injury updates on Ha-Seong Kim's injury status as they are made available.