Ha Sung must like ATL Best Friend's Tweets, Eventually Remaining Variables: FA Shortstop Market and Boras
Sep 10, 2025
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MLB.com said on the 10th (Korea time) 'Has the Braves secured a shortstop in the future? It depends on Kim Ha-sung' shed light on the possibility of an extended contract between Atlanta and Ha-sung Kim in an article titled.
The article said in the introduction 'Just because Jurickson Profar is close to Kim Ha-sung cannot guarantee that he will play for the Braves next year. However, he weighed in on the possibility of staying, saying, "The friendship between the two will at least not interfere with that."
In an interview with the media, Profar said "We are like brothers beyond our teammates. We spent a lot of time together on the playground and in the accommodation. We're eating together and doing everything together", showing off his friendship with Kim Ha-sung.
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And last winter, both players became FA and moved to the Tampa Bay Rays and Atlanta Braves, respectively. And on the 3rd, Atlanta recruited Kim Ha-sung, who was announced on waivers, and the two reunited in 11 months.
First of all, MLB.com expects Kim Ha-sung to choose a player option that will cost $16 million next year. In other words, he will not exercise the opt-out after this season.
Considering that the remaining $2 million in annual salary this year that Braves will give to Kim Ha-sung is the cost of hiring, if he feels comfortable in the last few weeks, he is likely to play as Atlanta's shortstop next year as well,' the media said. "'Kim Ha-sung, who suffered from a series of problems with his hamstring, thigh, foot and waist after injuring his shoulder with 37 games left in the last season, suffered from a series of problems in his hamstring, thigh, and back even after his return. Given his injury history and career-high OPS of 0.702, he will have no choice but to choose next year's option, and then Atlanta will not have to find a shortstop.
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Toronto Blue Jays Bobby as a big FA shortstop??The Boston Red Sox's Trevor Story is considered.
However, rain with a batting average of 0.311 and the number one hit (181)??Eun cannot be a serious big player due to his poor defense, and Story's batting is similar to the league's average level after leaving the Colorado Rockies. Still, Story can give up his $55 million contract and tap the FA market for the remaining two years.
In addition to the two players, Orlando Arcia (Colorado), Miguel Rojas (Dodgers), Isaiah Kiner-Falefa (Toronto), Ahmed Rosario (Yankees), Paul Deyong (Washington), and Kim Ha-sung are the reserve FA shortstops.
MLB.com says that 'Kim Ha-sung's gambling will not be as aggressive as the story. He can move on the possibility of receiving more than $16 million a year' If the Braves are satisfied with Kim Ha-sung's performance in the rest of the season, they can offer Kim a multi-year contract that guarantees an annual average annual salary of $16 million. 'This year's injury history could be a risk, but hamstrings, thighs and foot injuries were just caused by a lack of normal season and spring training.'
In other words, Atlanta can propose a long-term contract without putting much meaning on Kim Ha-sung's injury career. However, the media predicts that Kim Ha-sung will be feeling good in Atlanta, so he is likely to implement next year's option.
Profar "Kim Ha-sung says this place is different from when he was in Tampa Bay. There was no friend to talk to. Atlanta is definitely a different club. be on good terms with one's colleagues. That's what he said just now" he said.
Atlanta coach Brian Snitker also said, `When you look at his performance, there is no reason not to use all of Kim Ha-sung for the rest of the game. A really good player."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
