The Atlanta Braves are parting ways with a veteran shortstop as the team works to restructure its infield and open roster space for a new high-cost addition. Multiple reports say the move is intended to clear room for a $23 million player, signaling a shift in the team’s plans at shortstop and the middle infield. The decision comes amid concerns about performance at that position, with one report tying the broader infield shakeup to the Braves’ difficulties in filling the key infield role. Another report specifically notes struggles involving Ha-Seong Kim, describing him as part of the problem the team is trying to address. Taken together, the accounts indicate the Braves are making a personnel change to improve roster flexibility and pursue a different on-field configuration for the upcoming season. While the reports focus on the roster rationale and the anticipated $23 million addition, they do not provide additional details in the excerpts about contract terms, the exact timing of the release, or the replacement’s position beyond being a major financial signing.