Ha-Seong Kim, who primarily has played shortstop as a pro, should be available in May as he is recovering from shoulder surgery.

"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."

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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.

The infielder lands a two-year contract in his first foray into domestic free agency, but won't debut until May.

The Tampa Bay Rays are bringing in a former Gold Glove infielder to bolster their roster. The Rays agreed to a two-year contract with free agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim, according to multiple reports.

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.

The Tampa Bay Rays secured their new starting shortstop ... The 29-year-old was a three-time Gold Glove winner in the KBO for the Kiwoom Heroes before moving to Major League Baseball for the ...

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