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Goes 4-for-5 with two thefts Kim went 4-for-5 with a double, one run scored and two steals in Saturday's win over the White Sox.

Impact Kim snapped an 0-for-17 skid in a big way Saturday, collecting three singles and a double while stealing third base twice. The 27-year-old breakout has slowed down at the plate in September, hitting just .184 with three doubles, zero home runs, seven RBI, eight runs and nine steals across 99 plate appearances. Despite his relatively lethargic finish, the third-year infielder took a huge step forward in the 2023 campaign, posting a .262/.354/.401 season-long slash line and collecting 140 hits, 75 walks, 17 home runs, 84 runs and 38 stole bases over 151 games (621 plate appearances) - all career-highs.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits double in return Kim (abdomen) went 1-for-4 with a double in Friday's 4-2 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Kim missed four games with abdominal discomfort, and he was solid in his return to the lineup. The infielder has had a rough September, going 10-for-58 (.172) over 15 contests. His struggles have caused his slash line to sag to .265/.356/.408 with 17 home runs, 36 stolen bases, 58 RBI, 81 runs scored and 21 doubles through 144 games overall.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Friday Kim (abdomen) is back in the lineup Friday against the Cardinals.

Impact Kim will start at second base and bat sixth versus the Cardinals and right-hander Dakota Hudson after missing four straight games due to abdominal discomfort. The 27-year-old has tallied 17 home runs and 36 stolen bases through 143 games (583 plate appearances) this season with San Diego.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held out again Wednesday Kim (abdomen) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kim has been battling some abdominal soreness since the weekend and will miss a fourth straight start. The Padres will go with Matthew Batten again at second base Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with sore abdomen Kim (abdomen) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies.

Impact This is the third straight absence for Kim, who came down with some abdominal discomfort over the weekend and is still being evaluated. Matthew Batten will play second base and bat seventh for the Padres on Tuesday versus Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still feeling soreness Kim "is still experiencing some abdominal discomfort," Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kim was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's contest due to the soreness, and according to the report the team is still trying to identify what exactly is ailing him. One way or another, Kim will not start Monday for a second straight day.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling abdominal issue Kim was scratched from Sunday's lineup versus Oakland due to abdominal discomfort, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The specifics of the injury remain unclear, and Kim is undergoing testing to determine whether the issue is internal or muscular. The second baseman should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched Sunday Kim was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Athletics for unspecified reasons.

Impact Kim was penciled in to start at second base and bat leadoff Sunday, per usual, but the Padres released an updated lineup that excludes him. Assuming the 27-year-old is dealing with an injury, the team should provide more information in the near future. Matthew Batten will shift to the keystone while Eguy Rosario starts at third base. Jurickson Profar is now batting atop the order.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swift on basepaths Friday Kim went 0-for-5 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 8-3 win against Oakland.

Impact Kim wasn't able to record a hit in the contest, but he still tied together something for his fantasy managers to smile about with a sixth-inning steal. The theft was his 36th of the season, tied for seventh-most in the majors. Kim has been tailor-made for the Padres' leadoff spot with an 85th percentile walk rate (11.9 percent) and 80th percentile sprint speed, and he's added some pop with 17 homers along with 58 RBI, 80 runs and a .266/.356/.408 slash line over 578 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Tuesday Kim isn't in the Padres' lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Impact Kim will get a rare day off Tuesday after slashing just .195/.267/.195 across 46 plate appearances since Sept. 1. Matthew Batten will start at second base Tuesday while Eguy Rosario gets the nod at third and bats ninth.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Registers 35th steal Kim went 1-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Monday's 11-8 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Kim's hitting has dropped off a bit in September -- he's gone 8-for-41 (.195) this month, but he's still managed to pick up six steals in his last 10 games. The infielder is up to 35 steals this season, good for eighth in the majors. He's also slashing .270/.361/.416 with 17 home runs, 58 RBI, 80 runs scored and 20 doubles over 140 games.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Runs wild Friday Kim went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI, three stolen bases and two runs scored in Friday's 11-2 win over the Astros.

Impact Kim did his part to get on base, and he also showed no hesitation on the basepaths Friday. The infielder has stolen multiple bases in five games this year, including a pair of three-steal efforts. For the year, he's 34-for-42 on pilfers while slashing a reliable .273/.364/.422 with 17 home runs, 57 RBI and 79 runs scored over 137 contests. He continues to hit well atop the Padres' order.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Collects two thefts Sunday Kim went 1-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases Sunday in a 4-0 victory over the Giants.

Impact Kim singled to lead off the bottom of the first inning and quickly stole second base before being wiped out at third on a fielder's choice. He added a walk and another theft in the fourth frame. Kim is up to 31 steals on the season, eighth-most in the majors. He's added 17 homers, 52 RBI, 77 runs and a .275/.365/.429 slash line in what has been a breakout campaign.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Second straight two-hit game Kim went 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to St. Louis.

Impact After coming through with his second straight two-hit game, Kim is now sitting on an even .300 batting average since the beginning of June. In 78 total games over that stretch, Kim has supplemented the batting average with 12 home runs, 20 stolen bases, 56 runs and 33 RBI. The third-year infielder has been an underrated fantasy standout in 2023, and his ability to contribute quality numbers in five categories should make him a strong early-round building block in 2024 drafts.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs grand slam in win Kim went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, a double, two total runs and a stolen base in a 6-2 win over the Marlins on Monday.

Impact Kim scored the Padres' first run in the first inning, leading off the frame with a double, stealing third base and racing home on a sacrifice fly. He made an even greater contribution in the second, belting a grand slam to left-center field after Miami starter Ryan Weathers loaded the bases on three straight walks. Kim could be found on fantasy waiver wires early in the campaign, but he's broken out and become a must-roster player, posting a .280/.370/.449 slash line along with 17 homers, 49 RBI, 71 runs and 28 thefts over 121 contests.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Saturday Kim went 1-for-8 with a solo home run and a walk across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against Arizona.

Impact Kim had a nice start to the twin bill, leading off the Padres' half of the first inning with a solo shot in Game 1. That was his only hit of the day, though he did work a walk in the nightcap. Since his 16-game hitting streak came to an end Aug. 12, Kim has come back down to earth a bit, slashing .162/.205/.297 over his subsequent nine contests.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three steals Wednesday Kim went 1-for-3 with a walk, three stolen bases and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Kim extended his hitting streak to 15 games. He's gone 22-for-53 (.415) with nine steals in that span. The surge at the plate has lifted the infielder's slash line to .288/.384/.451 with 27 steals, 15 home runs, 41 RBI and 63 runs scored through 433 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records two steals in loss Kim went 2-for-4 with a walk and two stolen bases in Friday's 10-5 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Kim has shown no hesitation with six stolen bases during his 10-game hitting streak, a span in which he's batting .471 (16-for-34). The infielder's impressive stretch has him up to 24 thefts this season, and he's maintained a .287/.382/.458 slash line with 15 home runs, 41 RBI and 60 runs scored over 105 contests. With both willingness and ample opportunity to run, Kim has emerged as a strong leadoff hitter for the Padres in his third major-league campaign.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Kim went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 11-1 victory over the Rockies.

Impact Kim lead off Wednesday's contest with a solo homer off Kyle Freeland, his 15th of the year. The 27-year-old Kim is now 4-for-8 to start August after batting .337 (30-for-89) with five home runs and a .999 OPS across 24 games in July. Kim has certainly embraced the leadoff role in San Diego -- his slash line is up to .284/.380/.838 with 60 runs scored, 41 RBI and 22 stolen bases through 406 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leading off Monday Kim (shoulder) is leading off and serving as the designated hitter Monday in Colorado.

Impact He exited Sunday's game with a jammed right shoulder but won't miss any further time with the issue, although he'll be spared from his defensive duties Monday. Kim is slashing .341/.451/.553 with five home runs, eight steals and more walks (15) than strikeouts (14) in 85 at-bats this month.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 31, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Considered day-to-day Kim is considered day-to-day with a jammed right shoulder, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kim was removed from Sunday's game against the Rangers after hurting his shoulder while sliding into home. While he's considered day-to-day, manager Bob Melvin said that it's unlikely Kim plays Monday against Colorado.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent injury Kim exited Sunday's game against the Rangers in the bottom of the third inning due to an apparent right shoulder injury, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kim appeared to hurt his right shoulder on a collision while sliding into home on a sacrifice fly, and he immediately headed to the clubhouse under his own power. The severity of his injury isn't yet clear, but he was replaced by Matthew Batten at second base in the top of the fourth inning.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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