The Atlanta Braves have activated shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) from the 10-day injured list. Kim, out since Aug. 21 with inflammation in his lower back, is now in position to make his debut with the Braves. The team claimed him off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, likely setting the stage for Kim to overtake Nick Allen as the Braves' regular shortstop for the rest of the season. Kim had a rough time in Tampa Bay, where the former San Diego Padre didn't debut until July 4 after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery. He has been on the IL twice this summer with back problems and has hit a subpar .214/.290/.321 with two homers, five RBI, five runs scored, and eight stolen bases over 24 games and 93 plate appearances. With Kim likely to exercise a $16 million player option for 2026 in the offseason, the Braves are gambling that he'll rebound with a change of scenery.

The Atlanta Braves claimed shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. To make room for Kim, the Braves transferred third baseman Austin Riley (abdomen) to the 60-day injured list. Kim has been on the 10-day IL with inflammation in his lower back since Aug. 21, but the Braves are expected to activate him before they face the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. After spending his first four seasons with the San Diego Padres, Kim joined the Rays on a two-year, $29 million guarantee last winter. The Rays knew when they signed Kim that he could miss the beginning of the season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder. As it turns out, he didn't debut with the Rays until July 4. Since then, back problems have forced Kim to the IL twice. The 29-year-old ended up playing just 24 games for the Rays and hitting a lackluster .214/.290/.321 with two homers, five RBI, five runs scored, and six stolen bases in 93 plate appearances. Tampa Bay will move forward with prospect Carson Williams as its primary shortstop, while Kim could bump the light-hitting Nick Allen out of a starting role in Atlanta.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) is not expected to return from the 10-day injured list until Monday, at the earliest, according to Ryan Bass of Bally Sports. MLB rosters expand to 28 players on Monday, and that's when Kim figures to return to the big leagues after dealing with back inflammation that landed him on the shelf on Aug. 21. The 29-year-old didn't make his debut with Tampa until early July after having offseason surgery on his shoulder, and he's pretty much been banged up with various ailments ever since. The South Korean native has only suited up for 24 games in his first year with the team and has gone 18-for-84 (.214) with two home runs, five RBI, five runs and six stolen bases. With prospect Carson Williams now in town, it's unclear if Kim will return to everyday duties at shortstop when he rejoins the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) is coming along well in his recovery from lower-back inflammation. After Kim took infield grounders on Wednesday, manager Kevin Cash said the Rays are "happy with the progression." Kim, who landed on the 10-day IL on Aug. 20, could return as early as Saturday. After recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, Kim debuted July 4 and has hit a disappointing .214/.290/.321 with two homers, five RBI, five runs scored, and six stolen bases in 93 plate appearances. Back issues have forced the 29-year-old to the IL twice since late July. Standout shortstop prospect Carson Williams has filled in for Kim and gone 6-for-19 with a homer, five RBI, a stolen base, and 8:1 K:BB in his first 20 trips to the plate in the majors.

The Tampa Bay Rays placed shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with back stiffness and are calling up top infield prospect Carson Williams from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Kim was scratched from Wednesday night's game against the New York Yankees and will now miss the next week and a half as well with yet another injury. The 29-year-old didn't make his debut with the Rays this year until July 4 after recovering from offseason surgery, and he's been banged up with other injuries as well ever since his return. Kim has played in only 29 games in his first year in Tampa and is sporting a weak .214/.290/.321 slash line with two homers, five RBI and six stolen bases. The Rays haven't released their lineup for Thursday's game against St. Louis, but expect Williams to be at the 6.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) was scratched on Wednesday against the New York Yankees because of tightness in his lower back, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The Rays started Tristan Gray at short in Kim's place. Kim is considered day-to-day, so it doesn't seem like a serious issue, though it's worth noting he spent time on the 10-day injured list earlier this summer with a low-back strain. After recovering from offseason surgery on his right shoulder, Kim debuted on June 4 and has struggled over 24 games and 93 plate appearances. The former San Diego Padre has hit .214/.290/.321 line with two homers, five RBI, five runs scored, and six stolen bases.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will head to the bench ahead of Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This appears to be a routine rest day for Kim who has struggled since returning from the injured list. Kim has gone 3-for-18 at the plate with seven strikeouts since his return on August 1. Taylor Walls will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus right-hander Luis Castillo on Friday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups and get Kim on their bench.

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated infielder Ha-Seong Kim (back) from the 10-day injured list on Friday before their series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Kim will immediately slot back in at the 6 and will hit second against Kershaw, who he has hit .222 against with a home run and two RBI in his career. The 29-year-old middle infielder missed the minimum amount of time due to lower-back tightness and now returns as the team's everyday shortstop. The South Korean native didn't make his debut with Tampa until July 4 after having offseason shoulder surgery and has been banged up off and on ever since his return. He offers modest power and speed and has gone 7-for-31 (.226) with a homer, three RBI and four stolen bases in his first 10 games played with the Rays. Kim is ideally middle-infield insurance in deeper leagues.

The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Ha-Seong Kim (back) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 22) on Friday with a lower-back strain and reinstated outfielder Jonny DeLuca (shoulder) from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. Taylor Walls is starting at shortstop and batting eighth on Friday against Cincinnati Reds right-hander Nick Martinez and should be Tampa's primary option at the 6 with Kim sidelined again. Kim didn't make his Rays debut until July 4 after having offseason surgery, and now he finds himself back on the IL after only 10 games played. The 29-year-old has gone 7-for-31 (.226) at the plate with a homer, three RBI and four steals. Kim also dealt with a calf injury after his season debut and is more susceptible to injuries due to his reckless style of play, mainly on the basepaths. Walls is a glove-first player who has hit .214 (52-for-243) on the year with three homers but 13 steals.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) remains out of action for Friday's series opener against the hosting Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, per Ryan Bass of Bally Sports. Taylor Walls is starting at shortstop and will hit eighth against Reds right-hander Nick Martinez. Kim injured his back on Monday and will miss his third straight game. The 29-year-old South Korean native didn't make his Rays debut until July 4 after having offseason surgery, and he's been in and out of the lineup with nagging injuries pretty much ever since. The 29-year-old's aggressive playing style doesn't help matters, especially on the basepaths. He offers some modest stolen base appeal when healthy and has gone 7-for-31 (.226) with a homer, three RBI and four steals in his 10 games. Walls has never faced Martinez in his career and will be a low-upside DFS sleeper.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Kim will miss his second game in a row after being pulled from Monday's game due to lower back tightness. The Rays have a scheduled day off on Thursday, so hopefully Kim will be ready to play on Friday. In the meantime, Taylor Walls will draw another start at shortstop and bat eighth versus right-hander Jonathan Cannon on Wednesday.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Kim will take a seat here after being forced to exit early during Monday's contest due to lower back tightness. It has been a rough season for Kim who has been limited to 10 games so far due to injuries. Luckily, this doesn't sound like the type of issue that would require a stint on the injured list. For now, Kim is considered day-to-day. Taylor Walls will take over at shortstop and bat ninth versus right-hander Davis Martin on Tuesday.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) exited Monday's 8-3 loss to the White Sox in the fourth inning with lower-back tightness, per MLB.com's Adam Berry. He walked and stole a base in his only plate appearance, but did not return to the field in the fourth. Kim said through interpreter David Lee that his back "tightened up really strongly" when sliding to steal second base. The team said they wouldn't know more until Tuesday, so Kim should be considered day-to-day. The 29-year-old missed most of the first half of the season due to right shoulder surgery. He has slashed .226/.314/.355 with one home run and four stolen bases in 35 plate appearances. Fantasy managers should look for more information tomorrow.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (foot) is back at shortstop and will hit eighth in Friday's series opener against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Charlie Morton. Kim was pulled from the final game of the first half of the season on Sunday after fouling a ball off his left foot, but he had the All-Star break to rest this week and will be back for the first game of the second half. The 29-year-old middle infielder had offseason shoulder surgery and didn't make his debut for Tampa until the Fourth of July. In six games since his return, Kim has gone 5-for-22 (.227) with a homer, double, three RBI, two runs scored and one stolen base. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect the South Korean native to be as good as he was in 2023 with the Padres, but he can at least provide some modest speed for fantasy managers as a middle infielder in deep-mixed leagues.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Ha-Song Kim (foot) left his team's 4-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday in the seventh inning after fouling a ball off his left foot. X-rays on Kim's foot were negative, according to Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun. This foot injury is the latest blow in what's been a frustrating season for Kim. The 29-year-old missed the first three months of 2025 due to recovery from a torn labrum that ended his 2024 season. He battled a calf injury almost immediately after his return on July 4 and will now deal with this foot ailment. Kim's hit .227 with a home run and a stolen base in the 22 plate appearances he's logged so far this year. In 470 plate appearances in 2024, Kim slashed .230/.330/.370 with 11 home runs, 47 RBI, 60 runs scored, and 22 stolen bases. The All-Star break will give him a chance to recover, potentially without missing any games.

Tampa Bay Rays infielders Brandon Lowe (side) and Ha-Seong Kim (calf) are both absent from their team's lineup against the Detroit Tigers on Monday. This will be Kim's third consecutive missed game after being activated from the injured list for his 2025 debut on Friday. Lowe was pulled early from Tampa Bay's 7-5 victory on Sunday over the Minnesota Twins. He's been one of the Rays' most valuable hitters so far, slashing .272/.324/.487 with 19 home runs, 50 RBI, and 50 runs scored in 343 plate appearances. Neither player has been placed on the injured list yet, so the team is clearly hoping that a day or two of rest will allow each to rejoin the lineup.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (calf) left his season debut on Friday with cramping in his right calf. The Rays downplayed the severity of the issue after their 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins, but they'll reevaluate Kim on Saturday, Pat Donnelly of MLB.com reports. "Let's just see tomorrow," said Kim, who had missed the entire season with shoulder and hamstring problems. The hope is that the 29-year-old will avoid another trip to the injured list. The Rays haven't released their lineup for Saturday yet, so stay tuned for updates on Kim's status.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (calf) finally made his season debut on Friday, but sadly he didn't make it through the game. Kim was pulled out in the seventh inning after attempting to steal third base. Afterwards, Rays manager Kevin Cash said Kim is considered day-to-day with a calf injury. The team downplayed the issue and doesn't believe Kim will require another stint on the injured list. Before exiting, Kim went 1-for-3 with a single and a stolen base. Fantasy managers should continue to look for another update, but it wouldn't be shocking to see Kim sit out the rest of the weekend.

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (hamstring, shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Thursday and optioned infielder Curtis Mead to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to Bally Sports' Ryan Bass. Kim is expected to make his debut with the team during the weekend series in Minnesota against the Twins. The 29-year-old will also be making his 2025 season debut after undergoing surgery on his shoulder in October of last year. He had a setback during his recovery in the minors due to a hamstring injury but is now 100 percent and ready to serve as Tampa's starting shortstop the rest of the season. The South Korean native should at least provide modest power and speed for fantasy managers looking for middle-infield depth the rest of the way. Kim's high-water mark was 17 homers, 60 RBI and 38 steals for the Padres in 2023.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (hamstring, shoulder) will restart a Triple-A rehab assignment Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Kim was pulled off his rehab a week ago because of tightness in his right hamstring. Before that injury cropped up, the ex-San Diego Padre was working back from offseason surgery on his right shoulder. Barring any further setbacks, he's likely to make his Rays debut sometime in the next couple of weeks. A .242/.326/.380 hitter over four seasons in the majors, Kim should receive plenty of playing time at shortstop when he joins Tampa Bay. The Rays have primarily used Taylor Walls there, but he's batting an unimpressive .212/.298/.297 with two home runs in 192 plate appearances.