Ha-Seong Kim re-signs with Braves
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He's shown he has the tools to succeed in the big leagues. Now he's just hoping to land somewhere he can rediscover that success.
The New York Mets traded Brandon Nimmo earlier this offseason and will need to find a way to replace his production.
Across 124 games, Baldwin posted a .274 batting average, a .341 on-base percentage and an .810 OPS, while adding 19 home runs and 80 RBIs. He also provided steady defense behind the plate, stepping in as a reliable option alongside Sean Murphy.
Right now, it's a one-year contract, the Atlanta Braves would like to see this short contract spin into something long term
When Ronald Acuña Jr was moved to the middle of the Braves' order last season to rejuvenate the offense. It worked, but should he stay there or go back to leading off?
The latest Braves news comes one day after Atlanta added depth by signing outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year, $23 million contract. Yastrzemski is the grandson of Carl Yastrzemski and also ranked inside The Athletic’s top 50 MLB free agents heading into the offseason.
The 30-year-old from South Korea batted .234 with five homers and 17 RBIs for the Rays and Braves, who claimed him off waivers on Sept. 1.
At this time, Mauricio Dubon is the presumed starting shortstop for the Braves on opening day. They are not without a new bat. They have Mike Yastrzemski to move around where they see fit. However, adding offense at shortstop is still considered to be on the table.