Phillies target Braves free agent as possible Trea Turner replacement: report

Ha-Seong Kim is entering the free agent market at a low point in his career. The veteran infielder batted .116 for the Atlanta Braves in 2026. He missed time with an injury to his right middle finger, and was a sub-replacement level player in the 51 games he played. Kim, 31, is also a former Gold Glove Award winner who can fill in at both middle infield positions — a good fit for a team with needs at shortstop and second base who can afford to bet on his bat returning to form. Enter the Philadelphia Phillies . MORE: Phillies lose pitcher to Rays three days into free agency According to NBC Sports Philadelphia , Kim has drawn interest from the Phillies in free agency as a possible replacement for veteran Trea Turner, who struggled with the defensive aspects of shortstop in 2026. Kim signed a one-year, $20 million contract with the Braves last offseason. He came nowhere near delivering the Braves the value they invested into him, and would have to take a significant pay cut no matter where he signs for 2027. The Phillies signed Turner to an 11-year, $300 million contract that runs through the 2033 season. Though only 33, Turner is already showing signs of slipping, racking up an MLB-worst minus-17 DRS at shortstop in 2026. MORE: Braves outfielder makes feelings clear after Silver Slugger Award snub More to come on this story . — Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —