HA-SEONG KIM NEWS

Absent from lineup Sunday Kim is not in the starting lineup versus the Rays on Sunday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kim has picked up five hits over his last three games, but the Padres will have the slick-fielding infielder begin Sunday's game on the bench against Tampa Bay. Rougned Odor will play second base and hit sixth against Ronny Chirinos and the Tampa Bay bullpen.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Kim is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact It's the second time in the last three contests that Kim has taken a seat. Rougned Odor will handle second base versus Aaron Civale and the Guardians.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Sunday Kim is not in the starting lineup versus Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Kim will open Sunday's game on the bench for the first time in the month of June. The slick-fielding infielder will earn some rest with Rougned Odor getting the start at second base and hitting seventh.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps running Saturday Kim went 2-for-2 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Cubs.

Impact Kim has stolen a base in each of the last five games he's started, giving him 11 thefts in 13 chances this season. He's shown a bit more consistency at the plate as well, going 24-for-82 (.293) since the start of May. The 27-year-old infielder's raised his slash line to .250/.347/.393 with five home runs, 18 RBI, 23 runs scored and nine doubles through 54 contests. Rougned Odor (groin) is expected to avoid the injured list, but Kim's solid hitting should continue to make him the Padres' preferred option at second base.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up to 10 steals Kim went 1-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a steal in Thursday's victory over the Marlins.

Impact Kim has now swiped a base in four straight contests. He's 10-for-12 on stolen base attempts this season, putting him two shy of his total from 2022. Kim's logged a hit in 10 of his last 12 games, boosting his slash line to .241/.337/.380 with five homers, 22 runs scored and 18 RBI through 194 plate appearances.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds another steal Kim went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI, two runs scored and a steal in Tuesday's 9-4 victory over the Marlins.

Impact Kim is now 3-for-7 with five walks and a pair of steals in his last three games. The 27-year-old Kim has had a solid month, batting .288 with an .831 OPS, raising his slash line to .245/.337/.384 with five homers, 20 runs scored and 18 RBI while going 8-for-10 on stolen base attempts.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 31, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Steals seventh bag Kim went 1-for-2 with two walks, three runs and a stolen base in a loss to the Yankees on Sunday.

Impact Kim reached base three times in the contest, the seventh time he has accomplished that feat this season. He also notched a campaign-high three runs and stole his seventh base. Kim notched a career-high 12 thefts last season, so he is well above pace to exceed that mark this year.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Kim (knee) will bat eighth and play shortstop Saturday against the Yankees, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kim had to be carried off the field after fouling a ball off his left knee Thursday against the Nationals, but he won't wind up missing more than one game. He was available (but not needed) off the bench Friday and will return to start at shortstop for the fourth time this season, filling in for Xander Bogaerts, who's battling wrist soreness.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Padres manager Bob Melvin said Kim (knee) is available off the bench, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jake Cronenworth will start Friday in Kim's place, but Melvin added that Kim is expected to return to the lineup Saturday. The 27-year-old infielder is slashing .237/.316/.382 through 172 plate appearances this season.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Friday Kim (knee) isn't starting Friday against the Yankees.

Impact Kim had to be helped off the field Thursday after he fouled a ball off his left knee. Although his X-rays came back negative, chances were that Kim would miss Friday's contest no matter what. He'll be replaced at second base by Jake Cronenworth, allowing Brandon Dixon to start at first and bat seventh.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could avoid injured list X-rays on Kim's left knee came back negative, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kim was carted off the field during Thursday's game against the Yankees after fouling a ball off his knee. Manager Bob Melvin said Kim is still likely to miss at least Friday's game, but that he may be able to avoid a stint on the injured list. Rougned Odor is the primary candidate to draw the start at second base with right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the mound Friday.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carried off field Kim had to be carried off the field during Thursday's game against the Nationals after fouling a ball off his left knee, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego reports.

Impact No details have been officially released yet, but early signs point toward Kim missing some time. If he is forced to sit out, Rougned Odor and Brandon Dixon figure to see an increased share of at-bats.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats fifth homer Kim went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Nationals.

Impact He took Trevor Williams deep in the fifth inning to get the Padres within a run, and he likely would have collected another hit in the seventh if Carl Edwards hadn't snared his scorching line drive back up the middle in pure self-defense. Kim has hit safely in six straight games, and through 19 contests in May he's slashing a solid .273/.338/.445 with three of his five homers on the year.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

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MAY 20, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Pops solo shot Kim went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Kim has hit safely in five of his last seven games, going 6-for-24 (.250) in that span. The homer was his first since May 1. The infielder is up to a .227/.319/.378 slash line with four long balls, 13 RBI, 12 runs scored and six stolen bases through 37 contests. He continues to see most of his time at second base while also occasionally filling in at shortstop and third base.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Kim is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Kim will get a day of rest against Pablo Lopez and Minnesota for the second game of the series. Rougned Odor is starting at second base in Kim's place and will hit seventh.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Drives in three Kim went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, a double and two runs scored in Monday's victory against the Reds.

Impact Kim doubled and scored in the fourth inning before drilling a three-run shot in the fifth. Since hitting his last homer April 9, the 27-year-old had been stuck in a 9-for-54 (.167) drought. He bumped his season slash line up to .222/.307/.378 with eight extra-base hits and nine RBI through 102 plate appearances.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Sunday Kim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Kim appears to be receiving some routine maintenance Sunday after he had started in each of the Padres' last 12 games while batting just .179 with no extra-base hits but chipping in four stolen bases. Jake Cronenworth will shift over from first base to replace Kim at the keystone.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs fifth theft Kim went 0-for-4 with a walk and a run in a 16-11 win against the Giants on Saturday.

Impact In the first ever MLB regular-season game played in Mexico City, both clubs put up plenty of offense. As such, it's disappointing for Kim's fantasy managers that he was the only Padre batter not to collect a hit in the affair, though the infielder did come through with a walk, a stolen base and a run in the eighth inning. Kim has been running a lot lately, swiping four bags over his past three games. He's reached base six times in 13 plate appearances over that span, collecting three singles and three walks.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another steal Kim went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base Thursday in a loss to the Cubs.

Impact Kim has reached base five times in his past two games and has taken advantage on the basepaths with three thefts over that span. He's been an afterthought otherwise as a fantasy producer this season, slashing .220/.304/.341 with two homers and six RBI. Kim has at least managed to hold down the job at second base for San Diego, seeing action in 25 of the team's 27 games thus far.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags in win Kim went 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs and two stolen bases in a 5-3 victory versus the Cubs on Wednesday.

Impact Kim came into the contest in the midst of an eight-game slump during which he batted just 2-for-25 with 10 strikeouts. The infielder gained some positive momentum toward snapping the cold stretch by reaching base three times and scoring two of the Padres' five runs. Kim no doubt made his fantasy managers happy by adding two steals, giving him three in three attempts on the campaign.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting Wednesday off Kim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Kim will get a breather for just the second time through the Padres' first 13 games, paving the way for Rougned Odor to pick up a start at the keystone. In Tuesday's 4-2 win over New York, Kim went 1-for-3 with his first stolen base of the season.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE