Rays and free agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim agree to 2-year deal worth $29 million, AP source says

The Tampa Bay Rays and free agent Ha-Seong Kim have agreed to a two-year contract valued at $29 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. ESPN first reported the agreement. 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.