Ha-Seong Kim

The 29-year-old had a down year in 2024, hitting just 11 home runs with a .700 OPS before having labrum surgery in August. As Passan notes, "for a player whose big league value mostly has come from his defense" worries about Kim's arm are "a fair concern." Even though "Kim is targeting a late-April return," considering "he does not want to sign at a severe discount," teams have seemingly backed off until they can be more certain that the shoulder surgery won't meaningful impact him in 2025. Despite missing at least a month of the season, a fully healthy Ha-Seong Kim would provide the team that signs him with strong defense and difference-making speed on the bases.

Ha-Seong Kim is one of the most interesting free agents this offseason. After undergoing shoulder surgery in October, he might not be ready for Opening Day.

The Tigers have shown interest in infielder Ha-Seong Kim, as related by the Detroit Free Press’ Evan Petzold in a recent appearance on the Days Of Roar podcast. The Blue Jays, Giants, and Kim’s former team the Padres have all been publicly connected to Kim this offseason, though it is fair to guess that San…

The Tigers have shown interest in infielder Ha-Seong Kim, as related by the Detroit Free Press’ Evan Petzold in a recent appearance on the Days Of Roar podcast. The Blue Jays, Giants, and Kim’s former team the Padres have all been publicly connected to Kim this offseason, though it is fair to guess that San…

If the San Francisco Giants sign injured free-agent Ha-Seong Kim, third baseman Matt Chapman reportedly would be willing to slide over to shortstop until the former San Diego Padres star is healthy.