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Baseball teams crave certainty and the clarity of knowing who will be playing years into the future. The Tampa Bay Rays thought they had clarity regarding their shortstop when the frugal club splurged on Wander Franco with an 11-year, $182 million contract.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 26

Tampa Bay Rays' Ha-Seong Kim Notches Hit on 1st Swing of Rehab Assignment

For the first time in over nine months, Ha-Seong Kim got a taste of live game action. The Gold Glove infielder showed no signs of rust, needing just one swing to leave his mark on the contest.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 16

Padres Prospect Skyrockets Into Top 3 of MLB's Top 100

When MLB Pipeline updated its rankings to reflect players who graduated from "prospect" status Sunday, no Top-20 prospect saw his stock improve more than Padres minor leaguer Leodalis De Vries.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9

Rays select right-hander, transfer INF to 60-day IL

The Rays have selected the contract of right-hander Connor Seabold from Triple-A Durham, as first reported by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. To open roster space, the Rays optioned righty Mason Englert to Durham and transferred infielder Ha-Seong Kim to the 60-day injured list.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Latest on Ha-Seong Kim’s recovery from shoulder surgery

When the Rays signed Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year, $29MM contract in February, they knew he wouldn’t be ready to play by Opening Day. The question was how much time he would miss.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 7

Hyeseong Kim Viewed As ‘Longer-Term Play’ For Dodgers Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers decided to recall Hunter Feduccia from Triple-A Oklahoma City as the corresponding move to Freddie Freeman going on the 10-day injured list last week.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 12

Hyeseong Kim Beginning Season With Triple-A Oklahoma City

Hyeseong Kim was among the Los Angeles Dodgers players sent to Minor League camp on Tuesday after manager Dave Roberts revealed he would not be included on their travel roster for the Tokyo Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / March 11

Hyeseong Kim Asked Former Dodgers From South Korea For MLB Advice

Hyeseong Kim became the latest Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) star to make the jump to Major League Baseball after signing a three-year, $12.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the offseason.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 8

Ha-Seong Kim Sends Heartfelt Message to Padres After Leaving in Free Agency

At the end of January, Friars free agent Ha-Seong Kim signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. Kim penned a heartfelt message to the San Diego Padres and fans in a recent post on social media.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / February 5

Tampa Bay Rays Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim Provides Update on Surgically-Repaired Shoulder

New Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim says he expects to be back from his surgically-repaired shoulder in late April or early May. He shared that with members of the Korean media earlier this week, according to Jeeho Yo on social media.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / February 4

Tampa Bay Rays Infielder José Caballero Changes Jersey Number For Ha-Seong Kim

For the first time in franchise history, a Tampa Bay Rays player will sport No. 77 on the back of their jersey. Infielder José Caballero has changed his number from No.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 29

Rays sign Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year deal

A team in the American League East division got stronger on Wednesday afternoon. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Tampa Bay Rays have signed Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year, $29 million deal, including an opt-out after the first season.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 29

Rays Swoop in and Sign Versatile Ha-Seong Kim to Two-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed infielder Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year, $29 million deal with an opt-out after the first year. Kim is expected to return in May after shoulder surgery in October, and should take over shortstop for the Rays, though the former Gold Glove winner may very well bounce all over the infield for Tampa Bay.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 29

Rays' Ha-Seong Kim signing a sneaky good move

With a deal on Wednesday, the Rays have their shortstop for the upcoming season...and maybe for the foreseeable future.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / January 29

Reports: Rays agree to 2-year deal with Ha-Seong Kim

The Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement with Ha-Seong Kim on a two-year deal to be their shortstop in 2025, ESPN and the Tampa Bay Times reported Wednesday.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 24

Ha-Seong Kim Predicted to Leave Padres for $60 Million Deal

The San Diego Padres are hoping to keep their payroll relatively level from 2024 to 2025, but that comes at a cost. Several Friars free agents will likely not be returning next season, including Ha-Seong Kim.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / December 10

Should the Detroit Tigers Sign Ha-Seong Kim?

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San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / December 4

Korean Infielder Hyeseong Kim Officially Hits MLB Free Agency as Posting Window Opens

Nearly 11 months after his club gave him the green light, Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim is finally MLB-bound. Kim was officially posted to MLB free agency on Wednesday, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 28

Ha-Seong Kim to Padres' NL West Rival? One Insider Thinks So

Could San Diego Padres free agent shortstop Ha-Seong Kim sign with a National League West division rival this offseason? Kim became a free agent after declining a mutual option with the Padres on Nov.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 27

News and Notes: Second baseman Hyeseong Kim set to be posted after American Thanksgiving

An intriguing second baseman is expected to be posted this off-season. On Tuesday, Jeeho Yoo reported that 25-year-old Korean second baseman Hyeseong Kim is expected to be posted after American Thanksgiving on Thursday.

San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / November 26

Korean Infielder Hye-Seong Kim Expected to be Posted to MLB Free Agency Next Week

Korean infielder Hye-Seong Kim is expected to be posted to MLB free agency early next week, the Yonhap News Agency's Jeeho Yoo reported Tuesday. Kim spent the past eight seasons with the Kiwoom Heroes in the Korean Baseball Organization.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / November 17