Ha-Seong Kim watch is in full effect as the deadline for Kim to decide on his player option for 2026 approaches. Atlanta Braves insider, Mark Bowman, discussed the topic in his latest news update and all signs still point towards Kim declining his $16 million option. The deadline for a decision from Kim is five days after the World Series concludes, meaning the Braves only have at most a couple more weeks to work out an extension with Kim before other teams come calling.
Braves fans continue to fear what the answer at shortstop will be if Kim does not resign with the club, but perhaps this approaching deadline will motive Alex Anthopoulos to get a deal done before other teams can increase the price to keep Kim.