Braves finally welcome Kim back to their infield
May 12 2026
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Atlanta Braves
NEWS: Atlanta activated Ha-Seong Kim from the 10-day IL and placed Eli White on the 7-day concussion list.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Kim has missed the entire 2026 season after injuring a tendon in his hand during the offseason. He’s expected to be the Braves’ starting shortstop most nights, and we’ve bumped his playing time projection to 70% from 55%. Jorge Mateo loses 5%. Mauricio Dubón loses 10% at short, but gains 10% in the outfield with both White and Mike Yastrzemski losing 5% of their playing time projection.
–Hertz
Atlanta Braves
NEWS: Ronald Acuña Jr. has ramped up baseball activities and appears likely to rejoin the active list later this week.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Acuña is eligible...
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