The Atlanta Braves claimed former Gold Glove infielder Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays, they announced Monday.
By claiming Kim, Atlanta assumes the remainder of the two-year, $29-million contract he signed with the Rays this past winter. He's owed around $2 million over the final month of this season and holds a $16-million player option for 2026.
Kim was on the injured list with lower back inflammation at the time of the transaction, although he was originally expected to be activated and play for the Rays on Monday night, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.