The Atlanta Braves finally addressed their need for a starting shortstop after bringing back Ha-Seong Kim. On Monday evening, Kim agreed on a one-year, $20 million contract for the 2026 season. This is a move that instantly improved the roster. Atlanta now has a strong core lineup to send out next year. However, fans were unsure if we would ever get to this point and if Mauricio Dubon would end up being the everyday shortstop, as plenty of teams were interested in Kim.
Fortunately, Kim decided to return to the Braves, and Dubon can now serve in a super utility role.