San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim has shown some unexpected pop in his bat early in the season. On Thursday, Kim went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the loss to the Colorado Rockies. The 28-year-old now has four homers on the season, which is nice to see. It's also worth noting that Kim has stolen seven bases as well. He's struggling a bit in other areas, but has done enough to keep himself fantasy relevant.

San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim went 1-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's victory against the Milwaukee Brewers. Kim blasted a three-run homer off Wade Miley as part of a four-run first inning and that would be enough for the Padres to secure a 6-3 victory. The homer was his third of the season and he has now driven in 12 runs to go along with four stolen bases. Kim's .225 batting average isn't ideal at the moment, but he has helped out in all other categories. Kim should remain rostered in all formats with his ability to help across the board.

San Diego Padres middle infielder Ha-Seong Kim got the game started in Tuesday's 6-3 win against the Brewers. Kim went 1-for-3 with a first-inning three-run home run and a walk. The 28-year-old has provided a bit of everything except hit for average, slashing .225/.341/.451 with three HR, 12 runs scored, 12 RBI, and four stolen bases in 86 plate appearances. Hopefully, his average will come around, but he is still offering fantasy value at this time.

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim went 2-for-4 with a pair of two-run homers in Sunday's 5-4 win over the LG Twins in Korea. This was an extra special one for Kim, who was playing in the stadium he used to call home when he played in the KBO. Fantasy managers will hope that his homecoming continues to be a good one when they open the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Korea on March 20. Kim is being taken at an ADP of 85 in fantasy drafts and should provide plenty of speed at his cost while knocking out the occasional homer.

San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) began experiencing back spasms on Tuesday in camp while doing drills and will take advantage of the team's off day on Thursday to get some extra rest this week, according to multiple sources. Kim's rest this week is being described as "precautionary" and "preventative." He didn't take part in drills on Wednesday but was said to have been virtually pain-free by Tuesday night. The expectation is that he'll return to Cactus League action on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants. The Padres don't seem concerned at all by the 28-year-old's injury, so he should be ready for two-game series in Korea against the Dodgers on March 20-21 to kick off the 2024 season. Kim's fantasy stock is on the rise after a breakout 2023 campaign, and he's also gone 6-for-15 with a home run and two steals in spring training.

San Diego Padres second baseman Ha-Seong Kim will return to shortstop in 2024 with Xander Bogaerts being moved full time to second base, according to manager Mike Shildt. While Bogaerts was solid defensively at shortstop in 2023 in his first year with the team, Kim has been the better defender overall, so the two will flip-flop positions. Offensively, Kim broke out last year, setting career-highs in batting average (.260), on-base percentage (.351), slugging percentage (.398), OPS (.749), home runs (17), RBI (60), stolen bases (38) and runs (84) in 152 games. The 28-year-old Korean infielder was one of SD's better all-around players, which has in turn increased his price in fantasy drafts in 2024. Adding shortstop eligibility will only increase his value to fantasy managers as he looks for an encore.

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said Tuesday that while the team has listened to offers for middle infielder Ha-Seong Kim, they do not feel compelled to trade him. The 28-year-old will be a free agent after the 2024 season with a mutual option for 2025. Kim had his best season yet in 2023 since joining the big leagues, slashing .260/.351/.398 with 17 home runs, 84 runs scored, 60 RBI, and 38 stolen bases. The Padres are still looking for upgrades in the outfield, but their lineup is still strong enough that Kim could have another successful fantasy season in 2024 if he can continue to provide both power and speed.

The San Diego Padres continue to draw significant trade interest in second baseman Ha-Seong Kim this offseason, according to sources briefed on the discussions. Kim is eligible for free agency at the end of the 2024 season, but he was among the team's best players in 2023, so the acquisition cost would be high. The 28-year-old infielder's fantasy price is way up heading into spring drafts after his breakout last year that included a .260/.351/.398 slash line with career-highs in home runs (17), RBI (60), stolen bases (38) and runs scored (84) in 152 games played. Kim didn't look overmatched like he had in his first two big-league seasons and carried a disappointing Padres offense at times. His ability to play second, third and shortstop is also highly valuable in both real life and in fantasy.

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said the team is currently engaged in conversations for a second baseman in free agency and the trade market, but it seems "more likely that would be a trade pursuit." Boston prefers a strong defensive second baseman, which makes Ha-Seong Kim, Whit Merrifield and Brandon Drury more likely targets than Gleyber Torres or Jonathan India. Kim was a Gold Glover in 2023 and can also play shortstop and third base in a pinch. The 28-year-old Korean was also great offensively for the San Diego Padres this past season in what was a breakout campaign, as he hit .260/.351/.398 with career-highs in home runs (17), RBI (60), stolen bases (38) and runs scored (84) in 152 games in his third year in the majors. It remains to be seen if the Padres would be serious about moving Kim, who has been a positive influence in SD's locker room.

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (abdomen) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He's back in there after missing four straight games due to abdominal discomfort. Kim will cover second base and bat sixth versus right-hander Dakota Hudson on Friday. This season, Kim is slashing .265/.356/.407 with 17 home runs and 56 RBI in 141 games. It appears safe for fantasy managers to get him back in their lineups for Friday's slate.

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (abdomen) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This marks the third game in a row that Kim has missed due to abdominal tightness. For now, the Padres are listing Kim as day-to-day, but he very well could land on the injured list. On Tuesday, Matthew Batten will cover second base and bat seventh versus right-hander Ryan Feltner. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Wednesday for another update on Kim.

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim went hitless in five at-bats out of the leadoff spot in the 8-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night, but he also walked and stole his 36th base of the season. The 27-year-old has easily had the best season of his career in 2023, hitting .266/.356/.408 with 17 home runs, 20 doubles, 58 RBI, 36 steals and 80 runs scored in 142 games (578 plate appearances) in his third season with the Friars. However, Kim has begun to slow down at the plate in the season's final month, going just 8-for-50 (.160) with no home runs, six RBI, 16 strikeouts, seven stolen bases and four runs scored in 12 starts so far in September.

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with Lance Lynn and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 27-year-old has quietly put together a phenomenal season, slashing .270/.361/.416 with 17 home runs, 80 runs, 58 RBI, and 35 steals across 140 games. Eguy Rosario will take his place in the lineup, playing third base and batting ninth. Rosario has just eight Major League games to his name, and he hit .265 with five long balls with four stolen bases over 43 games at Triple-A this year. The 24-year-old is probably best left on the waiver wire, especially in standard formats.

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff on Monday against Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber. Jake Cronenworth is at the keystone and hitting sixth, while Matthew Batten is at first base and batting eighth in the lineup. Kim returns to the lineup after leaving Sunday's contest early against the Texas Rangers with a jammed right shoulder that he suffered while sliding head-first into home plate. The 27-year-old is having a career year and needs to be returned to starting fantasy lineups on Monday. Kim is currently hitting .279 (93-for-333) with a career-high 14 long balls, 39 RBI, career-high 21 stolen bases and 57 runs scored in 391 plate appearances over 101 games.

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim left Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers after sliding into home and jamming his shoulder. He is considered day-to-day, but manager Bob Melvin said that it is unlikely that Kim plays Monday against Colorado. Although the news isn't great, it could have been a whole lot worse, and both the Padres and fantasy managers can breathe now. Kim has been an absolute force this season, contributing in all five categories while cementing himself at the top of the Padres lineup. He should continue to be a must-start player down the stretch.

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim was pretty much the team's offense in their 8-4 loss to the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. Kim, batting from the leadoff spot, finished his night 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk in the losing effort. He's now hitting .270 (86-for-318) with a career-high 14 home runs, 14 doubles, 37 RBI, a career-high 18 stolen bases and 53 runs scored in 372 plate appearances over 96 games played. The 27-year-old has much more fantasy appeal out of the leadoff spot in San Diego, and he's really picked things up in the month of July, going 22-for-70 (.314) with five homers, three doubles, seven RBI, five stolen bases and 17 runs scored in 18 games. Kim is having his best season by far.

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim did his best to help the team against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday on the road, but it wasn't enough in a 7-6 loss in 12 innings. Kim finished the day going 2-for-6 with a home run, RBI, two runs scored and two strikeouts from the leadoff spot. The 27-year-old has become San Diego's primary leadoff man, as Sunday was his 11th straight game in the top spot in the order. It's been good news for his fantasy value, and he's also had multiple hits in three of his last five games to raise his season line to .262/.351/.418 with 11 home runs, 13 doubles, 33 RBI, a career-high 17 stolen bases and 48 runs scored in 89 games. Kim has reached base in 13 straight games, and his next home run will be a new career-high for him.

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (toe) is back in the lineup on Sunday, starting at second base and batting leadoff against Max Scherzer and the New York Mets. Kim missed Saturday's game after he hurt his toe while kicking a water cooler in frustration. Kim has put together a solid first half of the season, slashing .255/.347/.410 with 10 home runs, 31 RBI, and 16 stolen bases over 271 at-bats.

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (toe) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Mets. The 27-year-old jammed his toe during Friday's loss versus the Mets and is considered day-to-day. The toe injury came at the wrong time for Kim, who was starting to heat up at the plate. He had collected a hit in five of his last six games and swiped three bags during that span. His next chance to return to the lineup will be Sunday's series finale versus the Mets. Matthew Batten is batting eighth and will handle second base duties while Kim is out. Batten was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday and will make his season debut Saturday.

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (toe) is day-to-day with a jammed right big toe after he kicked a water cooler on Friday that he thought was empty in the dugout stairwell. "I take full responsibility of the play I made and then also the mistake I made," Kim said. "In the future that's not going to happen." Kim made a costly baserunning mistake in the seventh inning that cost the Padres the game on Friday night against the visiting New York Mets, and now he may not play in the final two games of the first half of the season. The 27-year-old went 1-for-3 with a double, run scored, walk and strikeout in Friday's extra-inning loss and is now hitting .255 (69-for-271) with 10 home runs, 12 doubles, 31 RBI, a career-high 16 stolen bases and 43 runs scored in 84 games.