Kim opts out of contract with Padres

3 Shortstop Options For Padres With Ha-Seong Kim's Future Uncertain
The San Diego Padres are actively seeking a new starting shortstop to bolster their roster for the upcoming season.
Wandy Peralta exercises option with Padres; Ha-Seong Kim declines
Wandy Peralta had a 3.99 ERA in 46 relief appearances this year and was sidelined between July 9 and Sept. 4 by a left adductor strain.
Kim opts out of contract with Padres; Peralta exercises player option
Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is slated to become a free agent after he declined his portion of an $8 million mutual option with the Padres, the team said on Saturday. Kim, who spent the past four seasons with San Diego,
Ha-Seong Kim set to test free agency after declining mutual option with Padres
The shortstop underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum on Oct. 10 and hopes to return to action early in the 2025 season.
Ha-Seong Kim opts out, heads to free agency; Wandy Peralta opts in for 2025 with Padres
Shortstop’s shoulder rehab is expected to push into the 2025 season, which may hinder his ability to land a long-term deal
Kim, Peralta contract decisions kick off Padres' roster planning
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San Diego Padres' Ha-Seong Kim Declines Mutual Option, Becomes Free Agent
Ha-Seong Kim, who joined forces with Scott Boras last month, has decided to try his luck in free agency after four seasons starring in the Padres' infield.
Wandy Peralta picks up option with Padres, Ha-Seong Kim declines
Left-hander Wandy Peralta exercised his $4.25 million option to remain with the Padres on Monday, while Gold Glove infielder Ha-Seong Kim declined his $8 million mutual option to become a free agent and will receive a $2 million buyout.
Padres SS Ha-Seong Kim declines option, will become free agent
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
Ha-Seong Kim Declines Mutual Option With Padres, Becomes Free Agent
Infielder Ha-Seong Kim has declined his mutual option with the San Diego Padres and is now a free agent. The move was expected as Kim is poised to be one of the hottest free agent middle infielders on the market this offseason.
Ha-Seong Kim Declines Mutual Option With Padres; Wandy Peralta Declines Opt-Out
Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim declined his end of an $8MM mutual option for the 2025 season, and he'll now take
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