Ha-seong Kim: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 27

Padres Fan Favorite Who Left in Free Agency Doesn't Know if San Diego Contacted Him

The San Diego Padres got a visit from a familiar face ahead of their Friday matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. Ha-Seong Kim, despite not yet logging an appearance with the Rays due to recovery from offseason shoulder surgery, gave hugs to some of his old teammates ahead of his new team kicking off a series with the Friars.

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.

Ha-seong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Rays news: Ex-Padres star gets pivotal injury update

Former San Diego Padres star infielder Ha-Seong Kim signed a two-year, $29 million contract with the Tampa Bay Rays this past offseason. Kim has yet to play in a regular season game with Tampa Bay as he deals with a shoulder injury, though.

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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 / Empire Sports Media / January 31

Yankees could steal high-upside free agent infielder from Mets

Over the past two days, the Yankees have watched two potential infield targets sign elsewhere, with Ha-Seong Kim landing in Tampa Bay and Jorge Polanco joining the Seattle Mariners.

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

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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.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Ha-Seong Kim Joins Rays on Two-Year Contract with Opt-Out

According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, infielder Ha-Seong Kim signed a new contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. The terms of the deal have been reported as a two-year, $29 million contract with an opt-out.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29

Rays adding Gold Glove-winning infielder

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 2

Padres Have Made Offer to Top International Free Agent: Report

Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim has reportedly returned to Korea without securing a deal, though he did receive offers from five teams, including the San Diego Padres.

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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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