Ha-Seong Kim debuts at shortstop for Atlanta as they host Seattle, aiming to derail the Mariners’ September push and sharpen their own postseason odds with a wave of division rivals on deck. Cal Raleigh anchors Seattle’s offense, joined by Rodríguez and Arozarena; Naylor and Suárez have cooled since their trades. Bryan Woo leads Seattle’s rotation while Speier anchors the bullpen. Three-game set includes a Roku noon start on Sunday.

For fantasy, Kim’s glove could unlock Atlanta’s defense and spark run production, Raleigh’s power remains a prime DFS target, and Seattle’s bats hit in the series with favorable matchups against Braves pitching. Monitor lineup shifts and bullpen usage, as each game could swing in value for waiver-wire and daily fantasy managers.

Two goals drive this Thursday FAAB preview: target practical, budget-friendly adds on a $100 FAAB and preview Sunday targets for fantasy managers in deeper leagues. The piece spotlights pitching upside and late-season bloomers, led by Luis Morales and Ryan Bergert, with Payton Tolle and Jack Leiter in the mix for next week. In the bullpen and batting depth, Jose Ferrer, Shawn Armstrong, and Ivan Herrera emerge as solid low-cost plays, while Rhys Hoskins, Blaze Alexander, Romy Gonzalez, Josh Jung, Ha-Seong Kim, Jeremiah Jackson, and Andrew Benintendi provide a concrete path to gains as rosters tighten.

The Braves endure injuries and a season-long cold stretch, setting the stage for offseason changes as Brian Snitker heads toward a likely retirement. A waiver claim for Ha-Seong Kim signals a shift in Atlanta’s infield planning and a potential 2025-26 role for the versatile 29-year-old at shortstop or second base.

Kim’s arrival from the Rays comes with a modest 2025 salary and a $16 million option for 2026, and his debut three-run homer hints at immediate value. The move underscores Atlanta’s cautious budgeting and a likelihood of continued roster tinkering as they pursue stability in 2026.

Kim's late-season arrival gives Atlanta a versatile, defense-first shortstop with a respectable bat, offering a low-risk path as the club bridges to Lodise and Southesene. The $2 million option for a month or $16 million for a one-year deal shapes 2026 planning and fantasy relevance.

Iglesias anchors the back end as the Braves’ trusted closer, Kim belted his first Braves homer in win form, and Flame Graphs-sourced analyses frame the acquisition with cautious optimism. Waldrep’s resurgence is noted, with other MLB items fueling broader playoff chatter and roster tinkering.

Braves rally in Chicago to avoid a sweep as Ha-Seong Kim belts a 391-foot go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh, bringing in Albies and Harris II. Albies adds a solo shot in the eighth, and Eli White drives in a run to push the lead to 4-1. Bryce Elder works seven strong, one earned on four hits with six strikeouts, and Raisel Iglesias closes the door in the final frame. Momentum shifts home for a Seattle series, with Chris Sale set to start and a chance to carry this lift into a productive run for fantasy rosters.