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Braves Place Ha‑Seong Kim on 10‑Day IL, Shuffle Infield and Pitching Depth

The move gives utilityman Kyle Farmer a roster spot, brings up right‑hander JR Ritchie for extra pitching options, and reflects renewed concern about Kim’s surgically repaired right middle finger.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Kim Ha-seong throws to first base for a double play against the San Francisco Giants during the clubs' Major League Baseball regular-season game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on June 28, 2026, in this Associated Press photo. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • The Braves announced on Saturday that they placed Ha‑Seong Kim on the 10‑day injured list for right middle finger inflammation, with the move backdated to July 1.
  • Because the placement was backdated to July 1, Kim is first eligible to return to the active roster on July 11.
  • Kim underwent surgery in January after tearing a tendon in the same right middle finger and only returned to MLB action in mid‑May before this latest setback.
  • Atlanta recalled 23‑year‑old RHP JR Ritchie from Triple‑A Gwinnett and reinstated utilityman Kyle Farmer from a rehab assignment while optioning RHP Anthony Molina to Gwinnett to preserve roster flexibility.
  • Kim’s severe offensive slump this season (5‑for‑73, .068 average, roughly a .239 OPS in 27 games) raises questions about his everyday role and could force the Braves to consider further roster or role changes if he does not regain form.