`Boston and SF potential active demand groups' U.S. media, Kim Ha-sung is coming soon! The situation changes rapidly in the prospect of returning from April to May
Oct 13, 2024
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On the 11th (Korea time), Kim Ha-sung underwent a surgery to seal the right shoulder submucosal microtuberculosis from Dr. Neil Elatrice in LA. However, the San Diego club announced Kim Ha-sung's surgery but did not mention the timing of his return. It is highly likely that it was not appropriate to reveal the timing of the return, which is not even certain, ahead of whether or not to implement mutual options.
However, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported on the 13th that `Kim Ha-sung is aiming for mid-to-late April or early May next year as to when he can return to play games.' From Kim Ha-sung's point of view, the word 'goal' was used to emphasize the point of return 'early next season'.
According to the media's expectations, Kim Ha-sung is likely to give up his $8 million mutual option next year and go to the FA market, and is expected to receive a lot of love among clubs looking for shortstop and all-weather infielders.
In response, Major League Trade Rumors (MLBTR) will play most of next season if Kim Ha-sung returns to his target. Kim Ha-sung, who turns 29 next week, is now one of the most exciting yet risk-rewarding resources in the FA market, 'he is certain to give up mutual options' he said.
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MLBTR said 'Kim Ha-sung can secure a contract period of more than four years if he is healthy. Ranked second to Willy Adames among FA infielders, he added that `the shoulder condition will be an important variable in the FA negotiations as he can also see second and third bases above average.'
In the meantime, it is predicted that the Boston Red Sox and the San Francisco Giants will actively negotiate when Kim Ha-sung comes to the market.
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The media then said, "'Kim Ha-sung struggled this year, but he is one of the batters with good pioneering skills in the Major League. I'm not a power heater, but I'm pretty good at hitting the ball. He evaluated that the range of defense and strength of the shoulders are at the top-class level and have a threatening main force capable of 30 steals.
SI also mentioned San Francisco. The media is 'The FA that San Francisco can keep an eye on is Kim Ha-sung. Kim Ha-sung recently changed his agent to Scott Boras. He was very familiar with San Francisco and last winter. His clients Blake Snell and Matt Chapman signed with San Francisco'That's not the end of the agent replacement. Kim Ha-sung, who underwent shoulder surgery, is aiming to return from mid-April to early May next year. This will make the situation easier. He has always been connected to San Francisco. He is close to Lee Jung-hoo, who is from the same Korea. If Kim Ha-sung comes, the Giants' infield will be upgraded further.
As San Diego is eliminated from the Division Series, the clubs' eyes on Kim Ha-sung are getting hotter.
jhno@sportschosun.com
