Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim opts out of $8M option, becomes free agent after shoulder surgery.

San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has opted out of his $8 million mutual option for 2025, choosing a $2 million buyout and becoming a free agent. Kim, who underwent shoulder surgery, has a solid batting average of .242 and received a Gold Glove for his defensive skills. Meanwhile, reliever Wandy Peralta will remain with the Padres for 2025 after exercising his $4.25 million player option, despite a challenging season last year.

November 02, 2024
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