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

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim, Tampa Bay Rays finalize $29 million, 2-year contract
Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a $29 million, two-year contract. Kim, who played his first four seasons in the majors with the San Diego Padres and won a Gold Glove in 2023,
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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.
Rays and free agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim agree to 2-year deal worth $29 million, AP source says
A person familiar with negotiations says the Tampa Bay Rays and free agent Ha-Seong Kim have agreed to a two-year contract valued at $29 million.
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.
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 Wednesday to a two-year deal with shortstop Ha-Seong Kim. The contract is worth $29 million and includes an opt-out clause after this season,
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.
Rays sign infielder Ha-Seong Kim to two-year contract
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 exercised and performance escalators are met.
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,
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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 ...
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Rays' new shortstop Kim 'grinding really hard' to be game-ready ASAP
The offseason began with a great deal of uncertainty for both Ha-Seong Kim and the Rays. Kim entered free agency while recovering from surgery on his right shoulder, a procedure that will leave him un ...