The San Diego Padres have added another big name this season, accepting a deal with Korean star Ha-seong Kim, according to ESPN and various reports.
Kim, 25, became one of the best players on the market when he was sent earlier this month by Kiwoom Heroes, his Korea Baseball Organization team.
Several media outlets reported earlier Monday that Kim was traveling to the United States before the January 1 deadline for MLB teams to sign registered KBO players. San Diego already made headlines Sunday night by acquiring left-handed star Blake Snell in a successful deal with the Tampa Bay Rays.
The versatile Kim played mostly shortstop and third base in KBO and it is not clear where he would play with Padres, who already have superstars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado in shortstop and third base, respectively.
Right-handed hitter Kim hit .306 with 30 rounds at home, 109 RBIs, 111 rounds scored and 23 bases stolen last season with Kiwoom.