Padres SS Ha-Seong Kim declines option, will become free agent from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on 2024-11-02 21:48 (#6RYBY) San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim declined his mutual $8 million option for 2025 and will become a free agent.,Kim is owed a $2 million buyout.,