Rays sign infielder Ha-Seong Kim to 2-year contract

Tampa Bay Rays Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim Provides Update on Surgically-Repaired Shoulder
Speaking to the Korean media this week, the former Gold Glover said he expects to be back in late April or early May.
Ha-Seong Kim, Tampa Bay Rays finalize 2-year, $29 million contract
Ha-Seong Kim played his first four seasons in the majors with the San Diego Padres and won a Gold Glove in 2023.
Rays' signing of Ha-Seong Kim is one more example of MLB’s broken system
In the franchise’s 27-year history, the Rays have signed just one player — Wander Franco — to a contract with a total value of $125 million or more. The Dodgers have signed seven of those deals just in the last four years. In essence, the Dodgers have attempted to corner the market on hope.
Tampa Bay Rays Infielder José Caballero Changes Jersey Number For Ha-Seong Kim
José Caballero is set to become the first player in Tampa Bay Rays history to wear No. 77 after agreeing to give No. 7 to new free agent addition Ha-Seong Kim.
Rays Sign Ha-Seong Kim
The Rays officially announced the signing of Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year free agent deal. The Boras Corporation client is reportedly guaranteed $29MM and can opt out after the first season. Kim will make a $13MM base salary for the upcoming season.
What were Rays thinking in making $29 million deal for Ha-Seong Kim?
Tales | There are many reasons, and several potential outcomes, that could make it work well. Or, not so much.
Tampa Bay Rays Top Prospect Could Suffer Big Impact as Result of Ha-seong Kim Signing
Last week, the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a two-year deal worth $29 million with Gold Glove infielder Ha-seong Kim. Now, Kim is recovering from shoulder surgery a
Ha-Seong Kim to sign with Rays: AL East team lands glove-first SS on two-year, $29 million deal, per report
The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to terms with free-agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim on a two-year contract worth $29 million, ESPN reports. The contract includes an opt-out after the first year, which is notable since he's expected to miss the early part of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery in late 2024.
Ha-Seong Kim says signing with Rays was ‘a really easy decision’
Ha-Seong Kim was in a tough spot, heading into what was expected to be lucrative free agency with his right shoulder in a sling following October surgery to repair a torn labrum. The Rays, despite problems of their own — most notably Hurricane Milton tearing the roof off Tropicana Field,
INF Ha-Seong Kim signs 2-year deal with Rays
The Rays made another move designed to improve a lineup that scored more runs than only the White Sox last year, agreeing to a two-year deal with shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, the club announced on Monday.
Infielder Ha-Seong Kim, Tampa Bay Rays finalize 2-year, $29 million contract
Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays finalized a two-year, $29 million contract on Monday. Kim, who played his first four seasons in the majors w
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INF Ha-Seong Kim headed to Rays on 2-year deal (source)
The Rays made another move designed to improve a lineup that scored more runs than only the White Sox last year, agreeing on ...
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'Ha-seong is a player that can help you win in a variety of ways'
When pursuing Korean free agent shortstop Kim Ha-seong, the Tampa Bay Rays brass didn't just consider the player.