Ha-Seong Kim back in Atlanta's lineup for Cincinnati series finale
Kim ends a three-game absence and slots back into the 8-hole at short, while Jorge Mateo shifts to DH to keep his hot bat active.
Ha-Seong Kim returns to the Braves starting lineup Sunday after missing three games, batting eighth and playing shortstop against Cincinnati. Kim has struggled significantly since returning from the IL, hitting .095 with no extra-base hits in 12 games. Jorge Mateo, who filled in at short during Kim's absence, moves to DH to keep his bat in the lineup after going 6-for-16 with four RBIs and three homers in recent games.
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