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The Tampa Bay Rays missed the postseason for the first time in six seasons after finishing with a record of 80-82 and coming in fourth in the

With the only home park they've ever known severely damaged by Hurricane Milton, the Rays make a temporary move to Tampa for the upcoming MLB season.

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

With major MLB sides tapping into Asia’s talent pool more than ever this time, the Rays have just made their move. The post Tampa Bay Rays Secure $29 Million Star to Strengthen Infield appeared first on EssentiallySports.

As the offseason continues, the Tampa Bay Rays and former Padres free agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim agree on a two-year, $29M contract.

The Tampa Bay Rays are bringing in a former Gold Glove infielder to bolster their roster. The Rays agreed to a two-year contract with free agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim, according to multiple reports.

The 29-year-old infielder from South Korea tore the labrum in his right shoulder on Aug. 18 and needed season-ending surgery.

A person familiar with negotiations says the Tampa Bay Rays and free agent Ha-Seong Kim have agreed to a two-year contract valued at $29 million.

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year, $29 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources tell ESPN. Kim is coming off shoulder surgery but is expected to return in May and slated to take over at shortstop.

Right-handed reliever Kirby Yates has agreed to a one-year contract worth $13 million to join the Los Angeles Dodgers.The deal was first reported Jan. 21, and the team confirmed it Thursday night.