Padres Notes: Ha-Seong Kim Makes Decision on Future With Team, Gerrit Cole to SD.
San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has declined his mutual option with the Padres and will now become a free agent. There was anticipation that Kim would leave the Padres after he hired Boras Corporation as his representation, and he has now exercised that option to become a free agent.
Gerrit Cole has opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees after the Yankees lost the World Series. Cole will now become a free agent, leaving the question of if the Padres will pursue him this offseason.
Good Morning San Diego: Padres prospect accused of falsifying age.
Everything you need to know about MLB news and your San Diego Padres for Monday, November 4, 2024.
San Diego Padres News
Kim opts out of contract with Padres; Peralta exercises player option (MLB.com)
FAQ: What to know about the Padres’ offseason (MLB.com)
De Vries youngest to homer in Arizona Fall League since Harper (MLB.com)
Sources: MLB finds teen prospect falsified age (ESPN.com)
MLB reportedly finds Dominican prospect with $4 million Padres deal is 19 years old, not 14 (Yahoo! Sports)
MLB Investigation Discovers Prospect Linked To Padres Falsified Age (MLB Trade Rumors)
MLB News
Miss baseball? Here’s what we’re looking forward to in ‘25 (MLB.com)
Royals bring back Michael Wacha on 3-year deal (MLB.com)
Cole opts out; Yanks can void it by adding $36 million to contract (source) (MLB.com)
Sale wins first Gold Glove Award as part of stellar 2024 season (MLB.com)
Giménez, Kwan win Gold Glove Awards for 3rd straight year (MLB.com)
Brewers decline option on Williams; closer still under club control (MLB.com)