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Reuters
4 days ago
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Rays SS Ha-Seong Kim (back) placed on IL
July 26 - The Tampa Bay Rays placed shortstop Ha-Seong Kim on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Kim injured his lower back during Monday's 8-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox and hasn't played since. The move is retroactive to Tuesday. Tampa Bay activated outfielder Jonny DeLuca (right shoulder) from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. DeLuca was injured in April. Kim, 29, has played in just 10 games with the Rays and is batting .226 with one homer and three RBIs in 31 at-bats. He played his first game for Tampa Bay on July 4 after recovering from offseason right shoulder surgery and a hamstring injury he sustained during his rehab. Kim signed a two-year, $29 million deal with the Rays in the offseason and was slated to be the team's starting shortstop. He is making $13 million this season and has a player option for $16 million in 2026. Kim tore the labrum while diving back to first base on Aug. 18 as a member of the San Diego Padres and missed the rest of the 2024 season. DeLuca, 27, last played for Tampa Bay on April 6. He batted .435 (10-for-23) with one RBI in nine games this season. DeLuca was expected to return in a matter of weeks but multiple setbacks pushed back the timetable. Tampa Bay also recalled left-hander Mason Montgomery from Triple-A Durham and designated right-hander Jacob Waguespack for assignment. Montgomery, 25, is 1-2 with a 5.74 ERA in 40 relief appearances for the Rays this season. The Rays had a roster opening because they optioned right-hander Taj Bradley (6-6, 4.61) to Durham on Thursday's off day. Waguespack, 31, was 1-0 with an 0.46 ERA in 15 relief outings for Durham. He was DFA'd to open up a 40-man roster spot for DeLuca. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
19-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Colton Cowser's leaping catch at the wall
Colton Cowser makes an impressive leaping catch at the wall to rob Ha-Seong Kim in the bottom of the 7th
Yahoo
05-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Ha-Seong Kim Set for Rays Debut After Long Injury Layoff
Ha-Seong Kim Set for Rays Debut After Long Injury Layoff originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rays infielder Ha-Seong Kim is expected to make his long-awaited debut on Friday. On Thursday, Kim was activated from the 60-day injured list and scheduled to make his first appearance against the Minnesota Twins. Advertisement Since Kim underwent right shoulder surgery, he has yet to wear a uniform for the Rays since signing his 2-year, $29 million contract this past offseason. Before signing with the Rays, Kim spent most of his career with the San Diego Padres, where he produced some of the best years of his career. In 2023, with the Padres, Kim earned some MVP votes, finished 14th in the voting, and won a Gold Glove at shortstop for the National League. Overall, 2023 was a career year for Kim, who hit .260 with a .351 on-base percentage and 17 home runs that year. While Kim provides a decent bat in any lineup, what makes him immensely valuable is his defensive prowess on the field. Being able to play the middle infield along with third base with Gold Glove defense allows him to impact almost every play he's part of. Additionally, he is known for being able to swipe a few bags, with 38 stolen bases in 2023. Overall, his defensive skills and ability to influence the game all over the field make Kim a very intriguing player. Advertisement Currently, the Rays' starting shortstops have been Jose Caballero and Taylor Walls. While they offer nearly the same defensive capabilities as Kim, the real difference maker is Kim's ability to hit for decent power and get on base at a high clip. He also has the speed to torment the bases, adding to his scrappy play style. Overall, the Rays seem to have an excellent player in Kim. If he can replicate even a fraction of what he's done in the past, he should be a significant upgrade, not only in the lineup but also on the basepaths. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
04-07-2025
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- CBS News
Harrison Bader's late home run gives Minnesota Twins walk-off win over Tampa Bay Rays
Harrison Bader hit his second home run of the game in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Bader, the No. 9 batter, lined the first pitch he saw from Kevin Kelly (0-1) into the first row of left-field seats to complete a three-run Minnesota comeback. It was the third career walk-off RBI for Bader, first on a home run. Louis Varland (3-3) pitched two scoreless innings for the win. Trailing 3-1 in the seventh, Minnesota got a two-out RBI double from Byron Buxton before Rays reliever Garrett Cleavinger hit Willi Castro and Brooks Lee with pitches, tying the game. Carlos Correa struck out with the bases loaded. Twins starter Chris Paddack allowed two earned runs and five hits in five-plus innings. Josh Lowe singled against Paddack leading off the sixth and scored on Yandy Díaz's double. Junior Caminero drove in Díaz with a single off Danny Coulombe for a 2-1 Rays lead. Lowe added an RBI single in the seventh. Zack Littell pitched six solid innings for Tampa Bay, allowing one earned run for the third straight start. He scattered four hits and struck out five. Key moment Tampa Bay shortstop Ha-Seong Kim had a hit in his Rays debut before leaving after he was caught stealing in the sixth inning and came up limping a bit. Kim missed the first 87 games this season recovering from right shoulder surgery. The 2023 Gold Glove recipient with San Diego signed a two-year, $29 million deal with Tampa Bay on Feb. 3. Key statistic Tampa Bay's Brandon Lowe extended his career-high hitting streak to 19 games with a fourth-inning single. The longest active streak in the majors ties him with Jason Bartlett in 2009 for the second-longest in Rays history. Díaz hit in 20 straight games last season. Up next The series continues Saturday when Tampa Bay plans to start RHP Taj Bradley (5-6, 4.84 ERA). The Twins had yet to announce a scheduled starter.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
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Ha-Seong Kim Close to Return as Rays Monitor Final Rehab Start
Ha-Seong Kim Close to Return as Rays Monitor Final Rehab Start originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Ha-Seong Kim could return to the Tampa Bay Rays sooner rather than later. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported that the infielder is set to be evaluated for a possible return to the Major Leagues after he completes his final rehab start with Triple-A Durham on Monday. Advertisement Kevin Cash has noted that the organization has been 'very encouraged' by Kim's rehab progress. Still, Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander has stated that an immediate return is not guaranteed. Ha-Seong Kim would provide boost to Rays' playoff hopes For a Rays team that has recently experienced a resurgence, adding Kim could be a major boost for a squad aiming to reach the playoffs this season. It should be noted that Kim signed a two-year, $29 million deal with the Rays this past offseason and has not yet worn a Rays uniform after undergoing shoulder surgery late last year, which has kept him off the field for some time. Before Kim signed with the Rays, he spent time with the San Diego Padres as their primary shortstop before suffering his injury. His best season with the Padres was in 2023, when he posted a .260 batting average, a .351 on-base percentage and hit 17 homers. That year, he finished 14th in MVP voting in the National League and won a Gold Glove. Advertisement This season, Jose Caballero and Taylor Walls have played at shortstop for the Rays. While they offer Gold Glove defense, it should be noted that Kim, who has provided a decent bat in the past, should be able to deliver the same defensive prowess as Caballero and Walls and provide a much better bat in the middle of a Rays lineup that seems to be firing on all cylinders. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
