Padres SS Ha-Seong Kim declines option, will become free agent
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San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim declined his mutual $8 million option for 2025 and will become a free agent.
Kim is owed a $2 million buyout.
Kim sustained a season-ending injury to his right shoulder on Aug. 18 while diving back to first base. It turned out he tore the labrum in his throwing shoulder.
Kim batted .233 with 11 homers, 47 RBIs and 22 steals in 121 game