{
  "id": 19198931,
  "title": "Phillies target Braves free agent as possible Trea Turner replacement: report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/phillies-target-braves-free-agent-as-possible-trea-turner-replacement",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T19:15:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/phillies-target-braves-free-agent-191550938.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran infielder Ha-Seong Kim, who batted .116 for the Atlanta Braves in 2026, is entering the free agent market at a low point in his career due to injury and lackluster performance. Despite being a former Gold Glove winner, Kim struggled with 51 games due to a right middle finger injury. The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly interested in Kim as a potential replacement for veteran Trea Turner, who has faced defensive challenges at shortstop in recent years. Turner's contract with the Braves, an 11-year, $300 million deal, is seen as a significant investment that might inspire Kim to take a substantial pay cut if he signs with the Phillies.",
  "summary": "The 31-year-old veteran batted .116 in 2026 but has a Gold Glove Award on his resume.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ha-Seong Kim entering free agency at career low.",
    "Phillies reportedly interested in Kim as Turner replacement.",
    "Turner's $300M contract may prompt Kim to accept pay cut."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}