Rays, Gold Glove and Ha-Seong Kim

Tampa Bay Rays, Gold Glove Infielder Ha-Seong Kim Agree to Multi-Year Deal
Ha-Seong Kim may be recovering from shoulder surgery, but the former San Diego Padres infielder still scored a $29 million contract from the Tampa Bay Rays.
Korean infielder Kim Ha-seong signs with Rays
Kim Ha-Seong celebrates a three run home run during the first inning with his team the San Diego Padres at American Family Field on April 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [AFP/YONHAP] Gold Glove-winning free agent infielder Kim Ha-seong is joining the Tampa Bay Rays on a multiyear contract.
Rays, former Gold Glove winner agree to 2-year deal
Ha-Seong Kim, who primarily has played shortstop as a pro, should be available in May as he is recovering from shoulder surgery.
Rays to sign former Gold Glover to two-year, $29 million contract
"Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year, $29 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources tell ESPN," Passan tweeted. "Kim is coming off shoulder surgery but is expected to return in May and slated to take over at shortstop."
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.
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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 runs, and -- most importantly to fantasy managers -- stole 38 bases in 47 attempts in 152 games. He won a Gold Glove, and also finished 14th in MVP voting.
Rays Sign Former Padres Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim to Two-Year Contract
Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year, $29 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources tell ESPN. Kim is coming off shoulder surgery but is expected to return in May and slated to take over at shortstop.
Ha-Seong Kim agrees to 2-year deal worth $29 million with Rays, AP source says
The Tampa Bay Rays and free agent Ha-Seong Kim have agreed to a two-year contract valued at $29 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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Free agent Ha-Seong Kim has agreed to a two-year contract with the Rays valued at $29 million, according to reports.
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Kim Ha-seong, a South Korean baseball star, has found a new home, signing a two-year, $29 million contract with the Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball (MLB) free agency. According to ESPN and MLB.
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