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HA-SEONG KIM #7 - SHORTSTOP - SAN DIEGO PADRES
11 HR •
47 RBI •
.233 AVG
11 HR
47 RBI
.233 AVG
Top 7 MLB Shortstops Free Agents: Rankings and contract projections ft. Willy Adames, Ha-Seong Kim, Jose Iglesias The free-agent market for shortstops is an interesting one this season. There are quite a few solid options for teams looking to upgrade the...
6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
The underrated infielder generating lots of buzz early in free agency SAN ANTONIO – Could Ha-Seong Kim be one of the first players off the free-agent market? According to a source, Kim has already generated “lo...
NOVEMBER 7 • MLB.COM
Kim opts out of contract with Padres; Peralta exercises player option SAN DIEGO -- Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is slated to become a free agent after he declined his portion of an $8 million mutual option with the P...
NOVEMBER 2 • MLB.COM
Declines mutual option Kim (shoulder) declined his $8 million mutual option for 2025 on Saturday and entered free agency, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Kim's decision to enter free agency was an expected one after he changed agents to be represented by the Boras Corporation in early October. The 29-year-old infielder slashed just .233/.330/.370 with 47 RBI across 470 plate appearances this season and is expected to miss the first month of the 2025 campaign after undergoing shoulder surgery Oct. 11, though he should still be a safe bet to attract a salary larger than the $8 million he passed on.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Hoping for mid-April return Kim (shoulder) is hoping to be ready for game action by mid-April, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Kim underwent shoulder surgery Friday after missing the last six weeks of the regular season and all of the postseason. He's entering free agency and a pivotal offseason, and while he should make a full recovery, he could miss up to the first month of the 2025 campaign.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes surgery Kim underwent labrum repair surgery on his right shoulder Thursday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
Impact A return for the start of the 2025 campaign remains on the table, though no recovery timeline for Kim's procedure has been disclosed yet. The 28-year-old infielder has an $8 million mutual option with the Padres this offseason, though the fact he recently changed agents is a good indication that he intends to test the open market.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Changes agents Kim (shoulder) changed his agents to be represented by the Boras Corporation, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. He has an $8 million mutual option with the Padres...
Impact Even with his shoulder operation, Kim is a good candidate to fetch more on the open market. As Acee points out, the agent change is a really good sign that he's going to test that open market.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Will undergo shoulder surgery Kim told reporters Saturday that he will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kim has been on the 10-day injured list since Aug. 20 due to right shoulder inflammation. His rehab was repeatedly stalled as he continued to feel discomfort in his right shoulder, and it was decided Saturday that he would be pulled from his recovery program, per Cassavell. For now, it's unclear whether Kim's procedure will have a recovery timeline that would allow him to return for the start of spring training or if it would persist into the start of the 2025 regular season. The 28-year-old infielder ends the year with a slash line of .233/.330/.370 with 22 stolen bases, 11 home runs and 47 RBI across 470 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Will undergo shoulder surgery Kim told reporters Saturday that he will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kim has been on the 10-day injured list since Aug. 20 due to right shoulder inflammation. His rehab was repeatedly stalled as he continued to feel discomfort in his right shoulder, and it was decided Saturday that he would be pulled from his recovery program, per Cassavell. For now, it's unclear whether Kim's procedure will have a recovery timeline that would allow him to return for the start of spring training or if he might miss the start of the 2025 regular season. The 28-year-old infielder ends the year with a slash line of .233/.330/.370 with 22 stolen bases, 11 home runs and 47 RBI across 470 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Shut down for season The Padres pulled Kim (shoulder) off his recovery program Saturday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kim has been on the injured list since mid-August due to right shoulder inflammation. Despite spending more than a month on the IL, he's made little progress in his ability to throw the ball and will now shift his focus to getting ready for the start of the 2025 campaign. He'll close the book on 2024 with a .233/.330/.370 slash line alongside 47 RBI and 22 stolen bases across 121 games.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Resumes throwing program Kim (shoulder) made "light" throws across the diamond Friday, per MLB.com.
Impact Kim's right shoulder injury has kept him out of action for over a month, and a lack of progress resulted in the Padres temporarily shutting him down from throwing in mid-September. However, the shortstop was able to play catch and toss balls across the diamond from his position Friday, though not at full velocity. Kim has also been hitting at full capacity, but it remains unclear if he'll be able to return to the Padres' lineup before the end of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Set to ramp up throwing Kim (shoulder) has resumed playing light catch and plans to ramp up the intensity of his throwing in the next few days, Eric He of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Kim has been sidelined since Aug. 18 due to right shoulder inflammation. He resumed throwing across the diamond in early September but then had his progress stalled after feeling discomfort while attempting to ramp up the intensity of his throws. Kim will now try to ramp back up again with the hope of being able to return to action before the conclusion of the regular season. Xander Bogaerts recently returned to playing shortstop to fill in for Kim while the latter works his way back.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Padres News: Ha-Seong Kim Faces Slow Recovery from Shoulder Injury The Padres navigate uncertain times as Ha-Seong Kim’s shoulder injury impacts the lineup.
SEPTEMBER 15 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Progress stalled Padres manager Mike Shildt said Sunday that Kim (shoulder) is "not as close as we'd like" to returning, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Working his way back from right shoulder inflammation, Kim felt continued discomfort Saturday when he attempted to ramp up his throwing. Shildt described it as "not necessarily a setback," but "it just wasn't a move forward." The team initially had hoped Kim would need just a minimum stay on the 10-day injured list, but he's already missed three weeks of action and doesn't appear close to returning. The situation has the Padres re-evaluating their options at shortstop, one of which is returning Xander Bogaerts to his old position.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Not yet throwing at 100 percent Kim (shoulder) has resumed throwing across the diamond, but he's not yet doing so at 100 percent, per MLB.com.
Impact Kim has made steady progress in recent days, as he began throwing across the diamond Wednesday and has been hitting at full capacity while taking batting practice with the team. It appears that being able to unleash throws from his position at full capacity will be the infielder's final obstacle to clear, and he may be able to return to the big club without needing a rehab assignment. Kim last saw game action Aug. 18, so his absence is approaching the three-week mark.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Not yet throwing across diamond Kim (shoulder) is taking live at-bats at San Diego's spring-training complex in Arizona and has also been playing catch, taking grounders and swinging in the batting cage; however,...
Impact Kim landed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation Aug. 20 and is already eligible to be activated. While his ability to engage in a variety of baseball activities is promising, the fact that the Padres have thus far kept Kim from making throws to first base suggests that he still has a major hurdle to clear. Mason McCoy has been getting the majority of the starts at shortstop for San Diego while Kim has been sidelined.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Joining team on road this week Padres manager Mike Shildt said Monday on 97.3 The Fan that Kim (shoulder) is slated to join the club in St. Louis on Tuesday.
Impact Shildt noted that Kim was scheduled to have his injured right shoulder examined again Monday and, presuming everything looks OK, the infielder would then rejoin the club on the road. It's not clear what the next step would be, but it would likely include the resumption of baseball activities. Kim is first eligible to return from the 10-day injured list Thursday but it's uncertain whether he might have a shot to be back by that date.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Padres in flux at shortstop with Kim (shoulder) on IL SAN DIEGO -- The Padres will be without Ha-Seong Kim for at least another nine days, leaving question marks about how they’ll fill their vac...
AUGUST 21 • MLB.COM
Placed on injured list The Padres placed Kim on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to Aug. 19.
Impact Kim received somewhat favorable MRI results after he jammed his shoulder during Sunday's game against Colorado, but the team ultimately decided to put him on the shelf after further evaluation. Tyler Wade will presumably take over as the Padres' primary shortstop while Kim is out, and Matthew Batten will come up from Triple-A to provide additional depth.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Remaining on bench Tuesday Kim (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact The 28-year-old jammed his right shoulder during Sunday's contest and received somewhat favorable MRI results on Monday, but he'll sit Tuesday for the second consecutive. It remains to be seen if Kim will require a trip to the injured list as he continues to be evaluated. Tyler Wade is receiving another start at shortstop Tuesday for the Friars.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Could need more imaging Padres manager Mike Shildt said Monday that an MRI on Kim's right shoulder came back somewhat favorable, but the results are still being evaluated and it's possible he could underg...
Impact Kim was removed from Sunday's game versus the Rockies after jamming his right shoulder while diving back into first base on a pickoff attempt. He's not playing Monday against the Twins and the Padres are still weighing a potential stint on the injured list. Tyler Wade is handling shortstop Monday and could be in line for regular reps there if Kim needs to miss additional time.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from Monday's lineup Kim (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kim had to depart Sunday's game versus the Rockies with a jammed right shoulder and was set to undergo an MRI. The results of those tests are not yet known, but he will miss at least one start and possibly more. Tyler Wade is subbing in at shortstop for the series opener against the Twins.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Set for imaging Kim is set to undergo an MRI on his shoulder after the team returns to San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Kim was also spotted in a sling after the game, which paints a different picture than the team's initial diagnosis of a jammed shoulder. There should be more clarity about his timeline to return to the lineup late Sunday or Monday.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with jammed shoulder Kim exited Sunday's game against the Rockies due to a jammed right shoulder.
Impact Kim suffered the injury while diving back into first base in the third inning and immediately left the game. It doesn't sound as if the injury is serious, though the Padres have not given a timeline for Kim's return.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
