Padres' Ha-Seong Kim to Miss Postseason Due to Shoulder Surgery

Kim, who suffered a shoulder injury in August, will undergo season-ending surgery, impacting the Padres' playoff roster.

Ha-Seong Kim will have surgery to repair a tear in the labrum of his right shoulder, sidelining him for the rest of the season.
Kim sustained the injury on August 18 while diving back to first base against the Colorado Rockies.
Xander Bogaerts will return to shortstop, and Jake Cronenworth will move to second base in Kim's absence.
Kim, a fan favorite, has been a key defensive player for the Padres since joining the team in 2021 from South Korea.
As Kim enters free agency, his focus is on recovery and being ready for the 2025 season, though his future with the Padres remains uncertain.