Kim Ha-sung's time is coming. FA shortstop's biggest fish, ATL multi-year contract without alternatives, changes in perception for five days after the end of WS
Oct 31, 2025
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The Toronto Blue Jays will win the title if they win Game 6 at Rogers Center at 9 a.m. on the 1st (Korea time). Toronto, which lifted the trophy for consecutive years from 1992 to 1993, is on the verge of a chance to solve the long-cherished dream of Canadian fans for the first time in 32 years.
On the other hand, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost the series lead in Game 4 and Game 5 as starters Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell collapsed one after another, and even the bullpen lost consecutive games without relieving anxiety. More than half of the main hitters, including Mookie Betts, Andy Parcs, Tommy Edman, Max Muncy and Will Smith, are not hitting well. Ohtani was also silent with no hits in seven times at bat in Game 4 and 5 after setting a record of two homers, two doubles and five walks in the 18th inning of Game 3.
It's not even yesterday and today's story that it's hard to trust bullpen pitchers such as Blake Trinen, Anthony Banda and Emmett Sheahan. In the end, there is even a joke that Game 6 starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto may have to complete a complete game.
When the World Series ends, Major League Baseball begins its offseason in earnest. After Game 6, it will be offseason from the 2nd and after Game 7, and the FA market will also move.
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On the 31st, MLB.com evaluated that "Kim Ha-sung is the biggest shortstop in the FA market" in an article titled "'The Braves' task to consider this winter, the future of the next coach and Kim Ha-sung'.
The media first 'Who will be the next director?Taking ' as the first issue, 'He'll want to know who will replace Brian Snitker before Kim Ha-sung decides where to play in 2026'Juss bench coach Danny Lehmann has been mentioned as the most likely candidate in recent weeks, but president Alex Anthropologis said there is also a possibility that he could make a surprising decision.
Snitker was expected to take the helm for another season, but the Atlanta club decided to find a new head coach. Kim Ha-sung was absolutely trusted by Snitker after moving to Atlanta in early September.
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In this section, the end of the World Series is directly related to the period in which Kim Ha-sung's option can be decided. Club options and player options (including opt-outs) must be decided within five days of the end of the World Series. If he wins Game 6 of Toronto, Kim Ha-sung will have to decide whether to choose the $16 million option next year for five days from the 2nd to the 6th. Of course, the next manager of the Atlanta club is likely to come to a conclusion in the meantime. Only when the coach is chosen can the team form strategies be determined.
MLB.com said that during those five days in Atlanta, he will have a chance to give up his options and sign a multi-year contract before he chooses the FA. It is also fatal for Atlanta that there are few resources available for the shortstop market. For this reason, if Kim Ha-sung knocks on the FA market and signs a contract with another team, Atlanta's alternative has limitations.
The shortstop to pay attention to in the FA market is Bobby??It's a Trevor story. Rain??The silver bat is top-notch, but the defense is at rock bottom. Story is likely to remain with the Boston Red Sox.
The media said, "'Because of this situation, Kim Ha-sung will be the best shortstop in the spotlight this winter.'" If he fails to renew his contract with Kim Ha-sung, Atlanta will be able to contact Isaiah Kiner-Falefa, who has poor defense. If you don't like it, you should bring in a shortstop in a trade or hope that the existing shortstop Nick Allen's batting will improve.'"
Allen played in 135 games this season and posted a batting average of 0.221 (82 for 371) with 22 RBIs, 32 runs scored, 8 steals, and an OPS of 0.535. He made his debut in 2022 and has a career batting average of 0.213 and an OPS of 0.536.
In other words, catching Kim Ha-sung is the best scenario.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
