Shock Tampa Bay gave up Kim Ha-sung Atlanta's surprise transfer after waiver announcement
Sep 02, 2025
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The official website of the U.S. Major League Baseball 'MLB.com ' on the 2nd (Korea time) "Tampa Bay announced Kim Ha-sung on waivers, and Atlanta recruited Kim Ha-sung."," he reported. As a result, Kim Ha-sung ended his short relationship with Tampa Bay in about seven months and built a new nest in Atlanta.
Kim Ha-sung, who qualified as an FA with the San Diego Padres last season, signed a two-year, maximum contract of $29 million with Tampa Bay. He was placed on the operating table due to a shoulder injury during last season and signed an FA contract during rehabilitation. Tampa Bay also signed a short-term contract in consideration of this, raising expectations for Kim Ha-sung, who will play as the main shortstop.
Kim Ha-sung returned in early July, but continued to suffer minor injuries this season. Just before returning to the big league in June this year, he suffered a right hamstring injury during a minor league rehabilitation game, and after returning to the big league, he had a right calf and back injury. And on the 21st of last month, he was on the injured list (IL) again due to back muscle spasms, and Tampa Bay virtually released Kim Ha-sung at a time when he had not yet returned.
Kim Ha-sung's annual salary this season is $13 million. With this transfer, Atlanta will pay for the remaining $2 million in salary this year, and the contract will be transferred. Kim Ha-sung has a player option on his contract for the 2026 season. If Kim Ha-sung decides to stay, he will play for Atlanta in the 2026 season, and if he refuses, he will qualify as an FA.
Atlanta, which became its new team, said, `Kim Ha-sung will join the Chicago Cubs on the 3rd when the away game will be held.'
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
