Super jackpot Kim Ha-sung will play in the postseason wearing a FinStreet uniform. Trade negotiations with the Yankees
Jul 29, 2025
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Kim Ha-sung, the Tampa Bay Rays' highest salary, is suddenly embroiled in trade rumors. The New York Yankees, a prestigious Major League club that currently ranks first in the American League wild card competition, are negotiating a trade deal for Kim Ha-sung. If successful, Kim Ha-sung is likely to play on the fall stage in the Yankees' FinStreet uniform.
The New York Post reported on the 29th (Korea time) 'The Yankees are negotiating a trade deal with Tampa Bay. We are paying attention to three infielders, including Kim Ha-sung, Jose Caballero, and Taylor Walls, according to the report.
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Above all, Volpi has rarely shown stability in defense. It is believed that he has completely lost confidence since the fatal third base bad pitch he committed in Game 5 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers last year. This brings Volpi's OAA (out-to-average contribution) to -3 this year.
The Yankees also lost confidence in this volpee. In particular, he seems to have decided that he can no longer leave his shortstop position to Wolfie on important stages such as the postseason. This is the background for seeking new alternatives in the market.
On top of that, the American League East leads the race until early July Tampa Bay, whose performance has fallen vertically, is also poised to gradually reorganize its clubs for next season. Tampa Bay has fallen to fourth place in the AL East as of the 29th. There is a whopping nine games difference from the No. 1 Toronto Blue Jays. The fall stage cannot be guaranteed in terms of global performance.
Of course, there is still a wild card competition. Tampa Bay is fifth in the AL wild card competition. However, he is 3.5 games behind the wild-card No. 1 Yankees. It's not time to give up the fall stage completely yet, but it seems to be slowly preparing to switch to the 'Seller' position for next season.
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In the end, Tampa Bay registered Kim Ha-sung on the 10-day IL with back pain on the 26th. The registration date was applied retroactively to the 23rd. Accordingly, Kim Ha-sung will remain on the IL list until August 1. If he recovers well, he could play against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 2 at his home stadium, George M. Steinbrenner Field.
In the end, Tampa Bay, which is going through such a complex situation, also seems to have accepted the Yankees' trade offer. Just in time, the two teams entered the three-game series at Yankee Stadium in New York from the 29th. There is a strong possibility that trade negotiations will be radical at this time.
The Yankees' requirements are clear. He is an infielder with stable defense that can be put into the game right now. This is why Kim Ha-sung, Caballero and Walls were on the trade list.
However, the possibility of Kim Ha-sung being selected from among them is not very high at present. First of all, a high salary is burdensome. It is the highest annual salary in the Tampa Bay team with 13 million dollars (about 18.1 billion won) this year. Next year, it will receive $16 million. In addition, frequent injury history is also a problem. Defensive power is not in doubt, but it is not easy for the Yankees to choose. The risk is high.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
