As recently as Monday, Ha-Sung Kim signed a one-year, $20 million contract with the Atlanta Braves.
But the Braves weren't the only ones interested in the Korean's services. The Sacramento A's have offered him a four-year contract worth $48 million, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The plan was to play him primarily at second base, with a few starts at shortstop throughout the season.
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*Burns first, then Bregman for Arizona?
*Kim's four-year proposal
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*More details at https://t.co/ChekBcMp1y.
– Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 17, 2025
It is unclear whether any exit options were included, although it is safe to assume that the Athletics would not have risked taking on a four-year commitment that would have allowed him to retire after just one campaign.
However, Kim chose the Braves, who will have the opportunity to make more money long-term after making this contract with the Braves, and would only need a three-year contract worth at least $28 million to beat the A's offer.
This raises questions in Sacramento, as general manager David Forst was asked earlier in the offseason whether Zach Gelof was considered the A's full-time second baseman when healthy. The manager responded that talking about health in this situation is an important part of the equation.
Now we can get the answer in his case. The A's have a shortstop in Jacob Wilson, so they are clearly looking for help at second base.
Kim's hypothetical arrival would mean Brett Harris, Max Muncy and Darell Hernaiz would compete for the third pad position, while Wilson and Kim would provide the middle of the infield.
- Jordan Romano and Drew Pomerantz in Anaheim.
#Angels make both signings official. Pomeranz will earn $4 million and Romano will earn $2 million. https://t.co/g32AFaUc1Z
– Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) December 17, 2025
- Nick Castellanos: who needs him?
“I've heard people say that I'm not interested in Nick Castellanos at any cost, and the main reason for that was the mention of defense.”
@ToddZoleki says a Nick Castellanos trade will likely happen later in the offseason, even though the Phillies appear to have his replacement in place. pic.twitter.com/lrHmfyBW8I– ThePhilliesShow (@ThePhilliesShow) December 16, 2025
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