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

A person familiar with negotiations says the Tampa Bay Rays and free agent Ha-Seong Kim have agreed to a two-year contract valued at $29 million.

The Tampa Bay Rays emerged as the surprising winners in the Ha-Seong Kim sweepstakes. The former San Diego Padres utility man was projected to land elsewhere.

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year, $29 million contract with an opt-out clause after the 2025 Major League Baseball season, according to MLB.com.

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.

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,

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.

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

With a deal on Wednesday, the Rays have their shortstop for the upcoming season...and maybe for the foreseeable future.