ST. Petersburg, Florida – The Ha -Seong Kim inner field player and the Tampa Bay Rays finalized a 29 million two -year -old contract on Monday.
Kim, who played his first four seasons in the majors with the San Diego Padres and won a gold glove in 2023, will be paid $ 13 million this year. It could also earn $ 2 million in performance bonuses – $ 10,000 per plaque from 326 to 525.
Kim has a player option of $ 16 million for 2026.
The 29-year-old South Korean has torn the Labrum on the right shoulder on August 18 and needs an end-of-season operation. He struck. 233 with 11 circuits, 47 points produced and 22 stolen bases in the last season of a $ 28 million contract over four years.
Kim had an average of .242 with 47 circuits, 200 products produced and 78 stolen bases in 540 major league games in four seasons with the Padres.
The left -hander Brandon Eisert was appointed for assignment.
