Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim Heads to Columbus as Braves Prepare for Test vs Tigers | Atlanta Braves Podcast

Lindsay Crosby previews the Braves’ three-game series vs the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park, calling it Atlanta’s toughest rotation test of the season with Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal, and Framber Valdez. He details Ha-Seong Kim beginning a rehab assignment after January surgery on a tendon in his right middle finger, expecting a gradual ramp-up and likely the full 20 days before a mid-May return, with Kyle Farmer most likely losing his roster spot and Mauricio Dubon potentially playing more left field due to Mike Yastrzemski’s struggles. Crosby also updates Sean Murphy’s rehab, noting the Braves want back-to-back nine-inning catching games before activation, and reports Spencer Strider is expected to make one more rehab start and won’t return for the Colorado series. He breaks down Detroit’s road/home splits, bullpen inconsistency in save chances, key hitters led by rookie Kevin McGonigle, and emphasizes Atlanta’s need to elevate pitch counts and reach Detroit’s middle relief.

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