When pursuing Korean free agent shortstop Kim Ha-seong, the Tampa Bay Rays brass didn't just consider the player.

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The Tampa Bay Rays have signed infielder Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year contract for the 2025-26 seasons, which includes a player option for 2026. The pact is worth up to $31 million if the option is ...

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

Kim, who is still recovering from shoulder surgery, is reportedly expected to return to the field in May as the Rays' new ...

After spending his first four years in the majors with the San Diego Padres, infielder Ha-Seong Kim ... 2026 season. Kim played 121 games in 2024, batting .233/.330/.370 with 11 home runs, 47 ...

The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to terms with free-agent infielder Ha-Seong ... home runs and 22 stolen bases in 121 games for the San Diego Padres. Earlier this winter, CBS Sports ranked Kim ...

The San Diego Padres have lost another key free agent, as infielder Ha-Seong Kim has signed a two-year deal with the Tampa ...

The Rays officially announced the signing of Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year free agent deal ... That’s normally the home of the Tampa Tarpons, the Single-A affiliate of the Yankees.

Kim’s best season by far in the majors was in 2023, however. He slashed .260/.351/.398 while hitting 17 homers, driving in 60 ...

Ha-Seong Kim is headed to Tampa ... Passan wrote. In 2024, Kim was limited to just 121 games with injuries, hitting .233/.330/.370 with 11 home runs. Kim has proven to be a valuable all-around ...

The Yankees have been searching for infield upgrades this offseason, and Ha-Seong Kim would have been a perfect fit. Instead, ...