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

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' 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.
Infielder Ha-Seong Kim, Tampa Bay Rays finalize $29 million, 2-year contract
Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays finalized a $29 million, two-year contract on Monday. Kim, who played his first four seasons in the majors with the San Diego Padres and won a Gold Glove in 2023,
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,
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.
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