What Jurickson Profar hinted at and Roki Sasaki insinuated are proving to be more concrete reasons as to why free agents aren't signing with the San Diego Padres. The rumors of what was potentially driving away Padres free agency targets is once again brought to light after losing Ha-Seong Kim to the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday morning.

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Free agent Ha-Seong Kim has agreed to a two-year contract with the Rays valued at $29 million, according to reports.

Ha-Seong Kim may be recovering from shoulder surgery, but the former San Diego Padres infielder still scored a $29 million contract from the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays have signed former San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year, $29 million deal. Kim, known for his defensive prowess, misse

The Tampa Bay Rays emerged as the surprising winners in the Ha-Seong Kim sweepstakes. The former San Diego Padres utility man was projected to land elsewhere.

Joining the Tampa Bay Rays for $29 million, former San Diego Padres star Ha-Seong Kim has signed a contract for the next two seasons. The versatile So

Kim, who is still recovering from shoulder surgery, is reportedly expected to return to the field in May as the Rays' new shortstop.

The Tampa Bay Rays reportedly have their next shortstop. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Wednesday that the American League East team agreed to a two-year,

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays and free agent Ha-Seong Kim have agreed to a two-year contract valued at $29 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced. ESPN first reported the agreement.

A lot of the conversation about a potential New York Mets trade with the San Diego Padres has turned its eye on what it would cost to land Michael King. Fair en