Embarrassed release of Tampa Bay's highest salary, this is why Smallma?The key to the rebound in the Silver Bird's Nest Atlanta is
Sep 02, 2025
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Local media such as MLB.com reported on the 2nd (Korea time) "Tampa Bay's waivers, and Atlanta recruited Kim Ha-sung as a claim."," he reported. "Kim Ha-sung is expected to join the team from the game against Chicago at Wrigley Field on the 3rd," he said.
This marks Kim Ha-sung's third team after entering the Major League.
Kim Ha-sung, who played for the San Diego Padres until the 2024 season, wore a Tampa Bay uniform as a free agent (FA) ahead of this season. He sought a long-term big deal, but it was not possible due to the aftermath of injuries.
For now, he signed a two-year, $29 million contract with Tampa Bay and promised to do so two years later. Although it is regrettable for Kim Ha-sung, it was expected to be the highest salary in Tampa Bay in the small market ($13 million in 2025 and $16 million in 2026). However, the first year of the transfer didn't go as I thought. The injury held back. 지난 시즌
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Although he returned to the big league, he still made a rough move to and from the injured list due to back pain and minor injuries in various areas such as calves. This season, Tampa Bay has a batting average of 0.214 in 24 games, two homers, five RBIs, and an OPS of 0.611.
Kim Ha-sung, who was on the injured list complaining of back muscle spasms ahead of the New York Yankees match on the 21st of last month, resumed training from the 26th to the 28th of last month. On the 2nd and 28th, he was scheduled to return ahead of the expansion of the roster. But what was waiting for him was waivers.
It's a release to be cool, but the meaning is a little different. Kim Ha-sung's future value is not unfair. It was the limit of the small market team. For Tampa Bay, which does not have enough finances, it was difficult to carry Kim Ha-sung for two years, who continues to perform below expectations due to injuries. What they expected was 'Healthy'Kim Ha-sung. However, it was considered that there was a high risk of carrying a large second-year contract worth $16 million as doubts about the durability arose due to various minor injuries from the process of returning to surgical rehabilitation.
Atlanta, which recruited Kim Ha-sung, has recorded 62-75 losses this season, ranking fourth among the five teams in the National League East.
It is unclear whether Kim Ha-sung, who has the right to opt out after this season, will exercise it and go to the FA market. The most important thing is to return to the appearance of a healthy 'Geumgangbulge'Kim Ha-sung without any further minor injuries. Kim Ha-sung's value comes from hustle play. It is difficult to draw value in the market by the appearance of being hurt. Much depends on whether or not to rebound in healthy form for the rest of the season. Kim Ha-sung's second year annual salary is $16 million.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
