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Rays Sign Ha-Seong Kim: Awaiting Recovery from Surgery

4/27/2025

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The Tampa Bay Rays have secured Ha-Seong Kim with a two-year, $29 million deal, but fans will have to wait for his return from shoulder surgery, expected between mid-June and mid-July. As Kim heals, the team is taking a careful approach, relying on Taylor Walls and José Caballero to hold down the shortstop position.

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The Tampa Bay Rays have secured Ha-Seong Kim with a two-year, $29 million deal, but fans will have to wait for his return from shoulder surgery, expected between mid-June and mid-July. As Kim heals, the team is taking a careful approach, relying on Taylor Walls and José Caballero to hold down the shortstop position.