The San Diego Padres and Sung-mun Song have reportedly agreed to a contract, according to Robert Murray of Fanside.
Terms of the agreement were not released.
The 29-year-old Korean infielder was posted last month and had until Sunday to sign with an MLB team before having to return to the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO League.
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Song, primarily a third baseman, played the last six seasons with Kiwoom and recorded 80 career home runs, 454 RBIs and a .283 batting average in 2,889 career plate appearances. His final two seasons featured career production with 194 total RBIs, 45 home runs and a .328 batting average.
In August, Song signed a six-year contract extension with Kiwoom worth $8.7 million in guaranteed money, the largest multi-year contract given to a non-free agent player in league history. according to the Korea Times.
Despite the contract, Kiwoom said they would support Song if he chose to be posted.
“The team really supported us” The song said. “They are aware of my project (to be published).”
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Song will be the sixth Kiwoom player to sign with an MLB team, joining Atlanta Braves infielder Ha-Seong Kim, San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and Hyeseong Kim of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
As with any signing of a player who has been released, the release fee is 20% for the first $25 million, 17.5% for the next $25 million, and an additional 15% on each dollar over $50 million.
The news of Song’s signing comes a day after the Padres brought Michael King, starting back on a three-year, $75 million contract.
