José Caballero is set to become the first player in Tampa Bay Rays history to wear No. 77 after agreeing to give No. 7 to new free agent addition Ha-Seong Kim.

In the franchise’s 27-year history, the Rays have signed just one player — Wander Franco — to a contract with a total value of $125 million or more. The Dodgers have signed seven of those deals just in the last four years. In essence, the Dodgers have attempted to corner the market on hope.

Ha-Seong Kim played his first four seasons in the majors with the San Diego Padres and won a Gold Glove in 2023.

Speaking to the Korean media this week, the former Gold Glover said he expects to be back in late April or early May.

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

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With a potential logjam in their infield, the Rays now have a bit of extra flexibility since they can send Jonathan Aranda back down to the minors if need be.

With his rehab from a shoulder surgery last fall going well, new Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Kim Ha-seong said Tuesday he hopes to return to action by late April at the earliest. Kim made the remark during a Zoom press conference with the South Korean and U.

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.

The Korean infielder signed a two-year, $29 million deal with the Rays on Wednesday, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. Kim could earn $2 million in plate appearance bonuses, which start at 325 trips to the box. The contract includes an opt out after the 2025 season, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan,