The Padres are predicted to lose key free agent Ha-Seong Kim to their NL West rival, the Dodgers, as the offseason progresses, with Kim expected to be a highly sought-after target.
are based on solid analysis, they also account for the potential domino effect in the market. For instance, if Blake Snell signs with one team, it could impact the landing spots of other top pitchers like Corbin Burnes and Max Fried.One of the top available free agents is middle infielder Ha-Seong Kim and Bleacher Report predicts he will sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers for one year, $14 milion.
Kim has consistently shown he’s an exceptional defender across shortstop, second base, and third base. He’s patient at the plate, works walks, and has proven he can steal bases. Given his skill set, it’s likely that a team willing to be patient with his recovery in April will land him on a one-year deal. If he performs well, next offseason might present an easy decision to extend him a qualifying offer.
Kim, who earned a Gold Glove and received five down-ballot MVP votes in 2023, had a solid 2024 campaign before a labrum tear in his right shoulder cut his season short in mid-August. In 121 games, he hit 11 home runs, drove in 47 RBIs, stole 22 bases, and posted a .700 OPS. He underwent surgery in early October, a procedure that is expected to keep him sidelined until at least late April or early May of 2025.
Although Padres fans would feel a little betrayed, the Dodgers are known for valuing players with positional flexibility and have a clear need in the middle infield. Kim would fit perfectly into their lineup.Maren Angus-Coombs was born in Los Angeles and raised in Nashville, Tenn. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and has been a sports writer since 2008. Despite being raised in the South, her sports obsession has always been in Los Angeles.
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