Ha-Seong Kim has signed a two-year, $29 million contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, featuring an opt-out clause after the first year. Kim will earn $13 million in 2025 with the potential to unlock an additional $2 million through performance incentives. Concerns over his health, stemming from a right shoulder injury and subsequent surgery, have complicated his free agency predictions. His agent believes Kim could return by April, while the Padres' president offered a more vague timeline, suggesting a return could be pushed to mid-2026.
The Rays and infielder Ha-Seong Kim have agreed to a two-year, $29MM contract, which includes an opt-out after the first season.
Kim's free agency was challenging to predict due to his uncertain health status following a right shoulder injury that required surgery.
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