There has been speculation that Korean infielder Kim Ha-seong, who remains in the Major League Baseball (MLB) free agent market, is a good fit for the Boston Red Sox.
Sports Illustrated (SI) said on the 11th (local time), “Boston’s starting shortstop in the 2025 season is expected to be Trevor Story. However, Story, who signed with Boston ahead of the 2022 season, has not played in about two-thirds of the game schedule since joining,” he said. “Boston also needs more right-handed hitters. He said, “Kim Ha-seong, a former Gold Glove winner, is a good fit.”
Story, who signed a six-year, $140 million contract with Boston in March 2022, was unable to play the full season due to major and minor injuries. Story, who played 94 games in the 2022 season, only played in 43 games in the 2023 season and 26 games in the 2024 season.
SI said, “Von Grissom, Christian Campbell, and David Hamilton are Story’s backup resources, but Boston also needs a right-handed hitter. Accordingly, there is constant speculation that Alex Bregman and Nolan Arenado will be recruited,” he explained, adding, “There is Kim Ha-seong, who is a cheaper option than these.”
He continued, “Kim Ha-seong is recovering from shoulder surgery, so there is a high possibility that he will not be able to play in the opening game with his new team. However, Kim Ha-seong, who is a strong player, can play third base, second base, and shortstop, and shows excellent defensive skills in all three positions.”
The media said, “Kim Ha-seong is amazing in everything except hitting on the baseball field. His batting was average throughout his MLB career, but he recorded a bWAR (wins above replacement) of 15.3 over four years. “This is why San Diego signed Ha-seong Kim for $28 million.”
Ha-seong Kim’s return schedule has not been confirmed, but he is likely to return around April or May.
SI said, “Boston can recruit Kim Ha-seong now and give him the role the team needs when he recovers and returns. If Story is healthy and Campbell and Grissom play their roles, there are many good resources at once.” will lose “But this is far from the worst problem.”
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