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Ha-Seong Kim’s $20M Braves Return Brings ‘Stability’ And Hard-Hit Upside

Scruggs called Kim’s 1-year, $20M return “stability,” praising his defense and flexibility. He said Kim “hit the ball extremely hard” after joining the Braves, with career highs in exit velocity and hard-hit rate. Injuries and a late 1-for-19 skid down the stretch dulled results, but the Braves want a healthy 2026. Surrounded by producers, the Braves expect him to deliver.