Gaslamp Ball · Nov 2, 2024
Ha-Seong Kim becomes free agent
Ha-Seong Kim is a free agent. According to Dennis Lin, the now former Padres shortstop declined his $7 million mutual option with the team. He is owed a $2 million buyout.
Some expected Padres news: Ha-Seong Kim declined his end of his mutual option and is now a free agent. Wandy Peralta opted in for 2025.
— Dennis Lin (@dennistlin) November 2, 2024 Kim missed October due to a torn labrum in his left shoulder that he suffered diving back into first base in Colorado August 18. The 29-year-old finished his Padres career (or at least his first Padres contract) with a .242 AVG, .326 OBP, .706 OPS, 200 RBI, 78 stolen bases, 47 home runs and a Gold Glove.