HA-SEONG KIM NEWS

Padres' Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) leaves game vs. Rockies San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim left Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver with an injured right shoulder.Kim led off...

AUGUST 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Suffers apparent shoulder injury Kim was removed from Sunday's game against the Rockies due to an apparent right shoulder injury, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kim singled to start off the third inning but sustained an injury while diving back into first base, and he promptly exited the contest. The specifics of the injury are unclear, and the 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs 11th homer Kim went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Kim ended a 40-game homer drought, lifting his first long ball since June 22 when he went deep in the second inning. The shortstop hit .246 and slugged a paltry .292 during his power drought. He's slashing .229/.328/.365 with 11 homers, 47 RBI, 60 runs scored and 22 stolen bases over 119 contests, as his drop in production this year has yet to cost him a starting role at shortstop.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Wednesday Kim is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kim started the first two games of the series, picking up a couple hits and a stolen base, but he'll receive a day of rest in Wednesday's matinee. Tyler Wade is drawing the start at shortstop for the Padres.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes 22nd bag Kim went 2-for-3 with a stolen base in a 2-1 win against Pittsburgh on Monday.

Impact It was a quiet game offensively for both sides, and Kim was the only Padre with multiple hits. The knocks didn't directly produce any runs, but the shortstop did add to his fantasy line with a stolen base in the eighth inning. Kim is up to 22 thefts on the campaign, giving him a realistic chance of reaching 30 steals for the second straight season.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Thursday Kim (tricep) will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Kim missed two consecutive starts with right tricep soreness, but the Padres never seemed concerned about him requiring a trip to the injured list. He came off the bench to pinch run for Jurickson Profar in the sixth inning Wednesday, ultimately staying in the contest and finishing 1-for-1 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored while playing five innings in the field in the Padres' 9-8 extra-inning triumph. With Kim checking out fine following Wednesday's contest, he'll draw back into the lineup for the series finale.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Kim (triceps) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kim will miss a second straight start while dealing with soreness in his right triceps. The Padres are considering the infielder day-to-day. Tyler Wade will garner another start at shortstop Wednesday in Kim's stead.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing triceps discomfort Kim was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to soreness in his right triceps, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kim began to feel soreness in his triceps Monday and the pain remained while swinging a bat Tuesday. The issue was bothering him enough to warrant a rest day, though it's unclear if he'll require additional time off. Kim should be considered day-to-day moving forward.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched Tuesday Kim was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kim was initially slated to bat sixth and play shortstop Tuesday, but he'll instead take a seat for the contest. The reason for Kim's removal from the starting nine is unknown. Tyler Wade will step into the lineup at shortstop.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes 20th bag Kim went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Orioles.

Impact Kim did a little bit of everything in this one, reaching base three times and collecting his 20th stolen base of the season. The 28-year-old has played well since the All-Star break, but he has not homered since June 22 while notching just four thefts in that span. Kim is batting .232 with 10 home runs, 44 RBI, 55 runs scored and 20 stolen bases in 106 games played.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Plates three runs Thursday Kim went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Thursday's 3-0 win over Washington.

Impact Kim cleared the bases with a first-inning double to give San Diego a 3-0 lead. That ended up being the final score, as the Padres' offense went dormant the rest of the way and Dylan Cease shut down the Nationals with his first career no-hitter. For Kim, the performance snapped a string of 11 straight contests without a run batted in. In fact, his three RBI were as many as he had collected over his previous 21 games combined.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 19th steal Kim went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Guardians.

Impact Kim reached on a single in the second inning, and he went on to steal a base and score one of the two runs of the game on a Kyle Higashioka double. Kim now has 19 steals this season, and his 57 swipes since the start of 2023 are tied with Nico Hoerner for the seventh most in MLB in that span. Kim has started all but three games at shortstop for the Padres this season. The 28-year-old is just 9-for-45 over his last 14 games but has solid counting stats for the season with 10 HR, 40 RBI and 51 runs scored over 100 games.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Kim is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup against Atlanta, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kim will get a rest amidst a four-game mini-slump during which he's gone 2-for-12 with no walks. Tyler Wade is taking over at shortstop in Kim's stead.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three hits, RBI Kim went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's loss to Arizona.

Impact Kim opened the bottom of the fifth with a leadoff double and eventually advanced to third before being left stranded. However, he came right back with hits in each of his next two trips to the plate, driving home Donovan Solano with a double in the eighth to tie the game at 4-4. It marked Kim's second three-hit performance this season and his 13th multi-hit game overall. The second baseman has now hit safely in 11 of his last 14 games, though he's still batting just .222 (4-for-18) through five games in July.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Two thefts in win Kim went 1-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch, two stolen bases and one run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Rangers.

Impact Kim has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, going 12-for-38 (.316) in that span. His pair of steals Wednesday were his first since June 20, and he's up to 18 thefts on 21 attempts this season. The infielder has added a .227/.335/.383 slash line with 10 home runs, 38 RBI, 46 runs scored, 10 doubles and three triples through 88 contests. One of Kim, Luis Arraez, Jake Cronenworth or Donovan Solano is likely to lose hold of an everyday role once Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) returns, which could be in about a week if he can get through a rehab assignment without setbacks.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Vásquez's solid spot start, Kim's 3-RBI day seal series win KANSAS CITY -- With two starting pitchers landing on the 15-day injured list on Saturday, the Padres need a big boost in terms of organizati...

JUNE 1 • MLB.COM

Produces team's lone run Wednesday Kim went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a loss to Miami on Wednesday.

Impact Kim's third-inning solo shot was the only run San Diego managed against Braxton Garrett and four Marlins relievers. The long ball was Kim's seventh through 231 plate appearances this season, putting him on pace to surpass last year's career-best total of 17 homers. The shortstop has added 13 stolen bases but has otherwise struggled with a .214/.326/.367 slash line.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Wednesday Kim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Though double-play partner Xander Bogaerts will be in store for a long-term absence after he was diagnosed Wednesday with a fractured shoulder, Kim's absence from the lineup appears to be little more than a maintenance day. Tyler Wade will cover shortstop in Kim's stead.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

In Monday's lineup Kim (wrist) will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Monday's game versus the Rockies.

Impact Kim was removed from Sunday's game against the Dodgers after being hit by a pitch on his left wrist. However, X-rays came back clean and he won't wind up missing any starts.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Padres' Ha-Seong Kim Does One Thing As Well As Almost Any MLB Slugger On Tuesday, Ha-Seong Kim's three-run homer gave the San Diego Padres a commanding lead, despite the pitch being deemed off the plate and out...

APRIL 18 • SI.COM

Swipes third bag Wednesday Kim went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-2 win against the Cardinals.

Impact Kim reached base in half of his four plate appearances and notched his third steal of the season following a third-inning single. He is tied for third in the league in thefts in the early part of the campaign -- only Jarren Duran and Brice Turang, each of whom has six steals, have logged more. Kim has otherwise been fairly quiet so far, slashing .242/.333/.394 with a home run, four RBI and four runs through nine contests.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs second steal Kim went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in Thursday's 6-4 win against the Giants.

Impact Kim has reached base four times -- three via walk -- through three games this season, and he's stolen a base on half of those occasions. He recorded a career-high 38 steals in 47 attempts last year and appears to have the green light to run frequently this season. Kim has yet to get his bat going with just one hit in 10 at-bats, but the thefts have helped highlight what he can provide for fantasy managers.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back where it began, 'Korean King' Kim homers (twice!) in Seoul SEOUL, South Korea -- This is the building where Ha-Seong Kim is used to having fans sing his song, chant and get on their feet for him -- a...

MARCH 18 • MLB.COM

Out until Friday with back spasms Kim will be held out of action until Friday after experiencing back spasms during drills Tuesday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Acee says Kim was virtually pain-free by Tuesday evening, but he's being held out Wednesday as a precaution and the Padres are off Thursday. Xander Bogaerts slid over to his old position at shortstop to cover for Kim on Wednesday. Kim has had a nice start to Cactus League play, going 6-for-15 with a home run and two stolen bases.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Padres' Ha-Seong Kim becomes first Asian-born infielder to win a Gold Glove award One day in late September, before a game in San Francisco, Ha-Seong Kim considered both the near future and his distant home continent. The...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM