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Padres Lose Ha-Seong Kim to AL Contender as Brutal Offseason Continues
The San Diego Padres have lost another key free agent, as infielder Ha-Seong Kim has signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Kim is signing a $29 million deal with an opt-out after the first season, per Passan.
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Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year, $29 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources tell ESPN. Kim is coming off shoulder surgery but is expected to return in May and slated to take over at shortstop.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 29, 2025
Kim is yet another free agent to leave the Padres in a brutal offseason for San Diego. Jurickson Profar signed with the Atlanta Braves despite interest in returning to San Diego. He mentioned the ongoing ownership lawsuit as a reason he’s not back.
Read more: Jurickson Profar Says Padres Ownership Issues Forced Him Out of San Diego
“Obviously the Padres have some issue with the ownership and all that,” Profar said in a video call with the Atlanta media. “It was difficult to go back (to San Diego), but [Braves general manager] Alex [Anthopoulous] showed a lot, a lot of interest in me and I loved that. He gave me a lot of confidence to come to a team and to perform. People show confidence like that, it gives you a boost.”
All-Star reliever Tanner Scott left the Padres for the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers, and hasn’t stop talking about how happy he is to be in L.A.
Read more: Tanner Scott Says He’s ‘Really Happy’ to Be With Rival Dodgers Now
Now, Kim is officially gone from San Diego, even though just two years ago he appeared to be a future cornerstone of the roster.
This story will be updated…
The San Diego Padres have suffered another blow in what has been a brutal offseason, as they have lost infielder Ha-Seong Kim to an American League contender.
Kim, who signed with the Padres last offseason, was a key part of their infield depth and provided versatility with his ability to play multiple positions. However, it has been reported that he has been traded to an AL contender in exchange for prospects, leaving the Padres with a hole to fill in their infield.
This news comes on the heels of the Padres missing out on several free agent targets and dealing with injuries to key players. Fans are understandably frustrated with the team’s inability to make significant moves to improve their roster, especially as they try to compete in a tough NL West division.
As the Padres continue to struggle this offseason, it remains to be seen if they can turn things around before the start of the season. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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