{"id":97897,"date":"2025-09-25T01:46:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T01:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=97897"},"modified":"2025-09-25T01:46:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T01:46:53","slug":"exclusive-prediction-should-kim-move-on-this-deal-could-become-a-blockbuster-reshaping-the-mlb-landscape-and-turning-him-into-one-of-the-most-sought-after-free-agents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=97897","title":{"rendered":"EXCLUSIVE PREDICTION: Should Kim move on, this deal could become a blockbuster reshaping the MLB landscape and turning him into one of the most sought-after free agents"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"relative z-10\">\n<h3 class=\"my-2.5 text-black font-group-gigantic !leading-[30px] md:!leading-[44px]\">Predicting where Ha-Seong Kim will sign after the 2025 season<\/h3>\n<div class=\"article-intro mb-4 text-darkGrey font-group-large md:font-group-normal lg:font-group-large !mb-2.5 md:mb-5\">What started as a risky claim has now turned into a very interesting offseason decision.<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"mb-0 md:mb-9 relative md:mx-10 md:mb-9\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden bg-lightGrey\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_332,w_4339,h_2440\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k5qccxbr61ncfrb4vc.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_332,w_4339,h_2440\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k5qccxbr61ncfrb4vc.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_332,w_4339,h_2440\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k5qccxbr61ncfrb4vc.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_332,w_4339,h_2440\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k5qccxbr61ncfrb4vc.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_332,w_4339,h_2440\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k5qccxbr61ncfrb4vc.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_332,w_4339,h_2440\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k5qccxbr61ncfrb4vc.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_332,w_4339,h_2440\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k5qccxbr61ncfrb4vc.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_332,w_4339,h_2440\/c_fill,w_2160,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k5qccxbr61ncfrb4vc.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_332,w_4339,h_2440\/c_fill,w_2160,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k5qccxbr61ncfrb4vc.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full\" title=\"Atlanta Braves v Detroit Tigers\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_332,w_4339,h_2440\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/GettyImages\/mmsport\/17\/01k5qccxbr61ncfrb4vc.jpg\" alt=\"Atlanta Braves v Detroit Tigers\" width=\"4339\" height=\"2440\" data-uw-rm-alt-original=\"Atlanta Braves v Detroit Tigers\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"ALT\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 ml-1 pb-2 mt-4 md:m-3 text-darkGrey font-group-tiny\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-4 ml-1 pb-2 mt-4 md:m-3 text-darkGrey font-group-tiny\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>Atlanta Braves v Detroit Tigers | Duane Burleson\/GettyImages<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"flex flex-wrap justify-center lg:justify-normal\">\n<div class=\"flex lg:mr-4 lg:w-[calc(70%-3em)] max-w-full\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"viewablity-block\">\n<figure class=\"player-wrapper relative aspect-video mb-[18px] bg-grey rounded-md hidden player-wrapper-lg md:block\">\n<div id=\"mm-player-placeholder-large-screen\" class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"article-content [&amp;_p]:leading-[30px] [&amp;_p]:md:leading-[28px] [&amp;_li]:leading-[30px] [&amp;_li]:md:leading-[28px]\">\n<p>The Atlanta Braves were probably just as shocked as the fans\u00a0when they claimed Ha-Seong Kim off waivers\u00a0at the start of September. Kim had been working his way back with the Rays after an offseason shoulder surgery. He played a little bit for the Rays, but then hit the IL again with a back issue before making his way to Atlanta. Kim has been an incredible addition to the roster with a .313 average over 18 games.<\/p>\n<p>The Braves took a risk initially with Kim having a player option worth $16 million in 2026. However, he likely has them hoping he returns next season. With how well he has played,\u00a0he could very well decline the option and enter free agency.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\">Predicting Ha-Seong Kim will stay in Atlanta isn&#8217;t as crazy as it sounds<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Atlanta needs a shortstop next season, and there aren&#8217;t many free agent options to choose from. Kim seems to fit in well in the clubhouse and immediately resolves that need. They&#8217;d be silly not to try to extend him for the next few seasons.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\">If the Braves could pull off a three-year, $60 million deal, they should be able to retain Kim&#8217;s services next season. The only problem with Atlanta bringing him back is a man named Scott Boras.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Boras hasn&#8217;t been known to work deals with the Braves. The last Boras client to sign with Atlanta was Dallas Keuchel, who signed a one-year deal midseason in 2019. He&#8217;s big on getting the most for his clients, and Alex Anthopoulos isn&#8217;t one to get into a bidding war. But this could be the one time they really need to work hard to fill a massive need.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">It just feels like Kim will remain with Atlanta, despite the weird relationship they have with Boras. Bo Bichette is the other big name that will hit free agency, and it&#8217;s hard to imagine he won&#8217;t stay in Toronto. If he leaves, and Kim hits free agency as well, the Braves may have some stiff competition.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">There is even more incentive to bring him back after Ozzie Albies fractured his left hamate bone. If his timetable to return is too long, Atlanta could have Kim and Nick Allen hold down second base and shortstop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Predicting where Ha-Seong Kim will sign after the 2025 season What started as a risky claim has now turned into a very interesting offseason decision. 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