Free agent Ha-Seong Kim has agreed to a two-year contract with the Rays valued at $29 million, according to reports.

The Tampa Bay Rays reportedly have their next shortstop. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Wednesday that the American League East team agreed to a two-year,

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.

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The Tampa Bay Rays missed the postseason for the first time in six seasons after finishing with a record of 80-82 and coming in fourth in the

What Jurickson Profar hinted at and Roki Sasaki insinuated are proving to be more concrete reasons as to why free agents aren't signing with the San Diego Padres. The rumors of what was potentially driving away Padres free agency targets is once again brought to light after losing Ha-Seong Kim to the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday morning.

With the only home park they've ever known severely damaged by Hurricane Milton, the Rays make a temporary move to Tampa for the upcoming MLB season.

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.

Kim, who is still recovering from shoulder surgery, is reportedly expected to return to the field in May as the Rays' new shortstop.

With major MLB sides tapping into Asia’s talent pool more than ever this time, the Rays have just made their move. The post Tampa Bay Rays Secure $29 Million Star to Strengthen Infield appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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.