Kim Ha-sung's bad trade! What's up with Atlanta? Bluffing for negotiation → Shortstop trade rumors are spreading

Nov 20, 2025

It was reported that the Atlanta Braves could reinforce their shortstop through a trade. This is not good news for Kim Ha-sung, who declared FA. It may be an action taken by Atlanta to gain an advantage in negotiations.

The U.S. media Sports Illustrated (SI) reported on the 20th (Korea time) 'Atlanta inquired about recruiting two-time Golden Glove winner Mauricio Dubon from the Houston Astros in the trade market'AP Yonhap News

It was reported that the Atlanta Braves could strengthen their shortstop through a trade. This is not good news for Kim Ha-sung, who declared FA. It may be an action taken by Atlanta to gain an advantage in negotiations.

The U.S. media Sports Illustrated (SI) reported on the 20th (Korea time) 'Atlanta inquired about recruiting two-time Golden Glove winner Mauricio Dubon from the Houston Astros in the trade market'

Atlanta's most vulnerable position is currently considered shortstop. Kim Ha-sung came out as an FA without executing the $16 million (about 23.5 billion won) option in 2026. Atlanta has set a top goal of staying in Kim Ha-sung, but it seems to be gradually operating Plan B.

It's bad news for Kim Ha-sung. If Atlanta, which was the most powerful connection, takes its foot out, the ransom will inevitably fall. Kim Ha-sung was expected to sign a multi-year contract worth $20 million (about 29 billion won) per year. However, if the competition becomes loose, they will have to risk the same one-plus-one-year or one-year contracts as last year.

There is also a high possibility that Atlanta went bluffing. Bluffing is a gambling strategy in which you hide your cards when they are not good and pretend to have high cards.

This is because Atlanta does not have much profit to gain from recruiting Dubon. MLB.COM pointed out that "Dubon has a total OPS (on-base plus slugging) of 0.677 over the past three seasons." If Dubon is used as the main shortstop, additional batters with strong offense in other positions must be reinforced.

Sep 21, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (9) receives congratulations from teammates after he hits a home run in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Sep 23, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (9) throws out Washington Nationals right fielder Dylan Crews (3) (not pictured) during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

In addition, Atlanta is the biggest shortstop in Bobbi on the 19th before the Dubon trade rumors?? It also leaked information that it left open the possibility of recruiting him. ESPN says 'Rain??This year, he recorded an Outs Above Average (OAA) -13, a defensive indicator. He is tied for the lowest in the Major League. A team that needs a shortstop doesn't care much about his defense. Atlanta and the Detroit Tigers are the standout contenders for recruitment, reports said.

But rain??The total amount of silver is expected to be close to 200 million dollars (about 293 billion won).

MLB.COM diagnosed that Atlanta's No. 1 ranking is still Kim Ha-sung. MLB.COM said, "'Kim Ha-sung is a shortstop with excellent defense and rain??be less expensive than. Even though Kim Ha-sung is raining??Although it is not as aggressive as it is, it has shown more aggression than average in 2022 and 2023. If Atlanta re-signs Kim Ha-sung, he will definitely be stronger in the shortstop position.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.