The Atlanta Braves have just been told a nightmarish scenario. With the off-season underway, the Braves must address the shortstop spot before it’s too late. There are two ways this could go. Ideally, they’d secure Ha-Seong Kim on a new deal before he tests the market. However, given the warnings they’ve received about Kim this weekend, it’s tough to predict what direction the Braves will take. They could still target Bo Bichette, but that move’s starting to look unlikely now.

Sportscaster David O’Brien said that Ha-Seong Kim is almost certain to decline his $16M player option for 2026. That means the Atlanta Braves will need to come up with a strong long-term offer to keep him.

He’s the best shortstop option out there. Considering that Bo Bichette’s defensive struggles are likely pushin

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