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Padres notes: Mason Thompson's long-awaited moment; a homer for Ha-seong Kim's mom 'No soft landing spots' as Mason Thompson escapes MLB debut in a tight spot against the Dodgers with a scoreless outing

JUNE 24, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Hits key home run Kim (finger) slugged a pinch-hit solo home run Tuesday in the Padres' 3-2 win over the Dodgers.

Impact While batting for pitcher Blake Snell in the bottom of the fifth, Kim sent a Clayton Kershaw curveball over the left-field fence for his fifth home run of the season. The rookie infielder was removed from Monday's game with an injury to a finger on his right hand, but the Padres' decision to make him available off the bench a day later suggests the issue isn't anything especially worrisome.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Swelling for Ha-Seong Kim; Grisham drops down to 7th X-rays taken on Padres infielder Ha-seong Kim's index finger on his throwing hand were negative

JUNE 23, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

X-rays on finger come back negative Kim, who exited Monday's 6-2 win over the Dodgers, underwent X-rays on the injured finger on his right hand that returned negative, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kim started at second base and went 0-for-2 with a walk before he was lifted in the top of the seventh inning after hurting his finger when it was hit by a grounder. The rookie appears to have avoided a significant injury, with manager Jayce Tingler terming him as day-to-day. Kim is expected to fill a short-side platoon role for the Padres moving forward now that the team is back to full strength in the infield with Fernando Tatis (shoulder) returning from a one-game absence to start Monday.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Appears to suffer hand injury Kim exited Monday's game against the Dodgers in the seventh inning after appearing to hurt his throwing hand while fielding a grounder to end the sixth inning, Kevin Acee of The Sa...

Impact Kim appeared to be bothered by his throwing hand after fielding a hard grounder off the bat of Will Smith to end the sixth inning. While the Padres have not officially labeled his departure as an injury, it seems unlikely that his exit was simply a strategical decision with the Padres leading 6-1 in the seventh inning. Further update should be given on Kim following the game.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tatis set to return against Dodgers after Kim fills in nicely for Padres It appears Sunday's game is the only one Fernando Tatis Jr. will miss after aggravating shoulder injury

JUNE 21, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Hits go-ahead homer Kim went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 7-5 win over Cincinnati.

Impact After Fernando Tatis (shoulder) left Saturday's game, Kim filled in at shortstop. He made an impact in the eighth inning with a go-ahead two-run shot, which propelled San Diego to victory. The 25-year-old has struggled in his first major-league season with a .213/.266/.355 slash line, four homers, 20 RBI, 16 runs scored and five stolen bases across 169 plate appearances. Kim would be the logical choice to get the start at shortstop if Tatis is unavailable for Sunday's series finale versus Cincinnati.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Kim (head) is starting Thursday's game against the Mets, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kim had to be helped off the field in Wednesday's loss to the Cubs after he was involved in a collision in shallow left field, but he avoided a concussion following the incident. The 25-year-old will start at second base and bat seventh in Thursday's contest.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

May have avoided concussion Manager Jayce Tingler said early indications are Kim avoided a concussion after colliding with teammate Tommy Pham (head) during Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Kevin Acee of Th...

Impact The collision occurred during the fourth inning Wednesday while in pursuit of a pop fly in shallow left field. Kim should be considered day-to-day while he continues to be evaluated, while Pham received stitches and will undergo a CT scan.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kim, Pham exit after scary collision in left Padres left fielder Tommy Pham and shortstop Ha-Seong Kim were involved in a scary collision in the top of the fourth inning of San Diego's...

JUNE 2, 2021 • MLB.COM

Pulled after collision Kim was removed in the fourth inning of Wednesday's game against the Cubs after colliding in the outfield with teammate Tommy Pham, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune report...

Impact The collision resulted in both players failing to catch a flyball in the shallow outfield, but Kim had the wherewithal to relay the dropped ball into the infield, starting a 6-5-4 double play. Kim still appeared to absorb the brunt of the impact in the collision, as he required assistance off the field with the help of team trainers, while Pham headed to the dugout under his own power. Both players were holding their heads after the collision, so Kim will presumably undergo concussion testing in the locker room. While starting at shortstop for the injured Fernando Tatis (oblique), Kim went 1-for-2 with an RBI prior to departing.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pops third homer Kim went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 7-4 loss to Houston.

Impact The 25-year-old went deep off Houston reliever Andre Scrubb in the ninth inning. Kim is up to three homers, 16 RBI, 14 runs scored and four stolen bases through 145 plate appearances. With Manny Machado back from a shoulder injury, Kim is expected to mostly serve in a utility role in the infield once San Diego returns to National League play Monday.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Tingler loves the running; 'growth' game for Tatis; Musgrove battles self There is virtually no stop once the Padres get on the bases; Tatis doesn't get a hit, does drive in a run and score

MAY 26, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Moves to bench in Tatis' return Kim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact With Fernando Tatis (illness) returning to the lineup Wednesday after spending the past week and a half on the COVID-19 injured list, Kim's run of regular playing time at shortstop looks to be over. The rookie had started in each of the Padres' last eight games, going 6-for-28 with a home run, two stolen bases, five RBI and two runs.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Collects two walks, stolen base Kim went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks, an RBI and a stolen base Sunday in a victory over the Cardinals.

Impact Kim wasn't able to notch any hits in the contest, but he still made a contribution on the scorecard. He drew a based-loaded walk in the fourth inning to bring home a run and added a stolen base after another walk in the eighth. The 25-year-old has three steals on the campaign but has struggled to a .190/.247/.286 slash line.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crushes second homer Kim went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 13-3 victory over St. Louis.

Impact Kim started at shortstop and batted seventh in the game. He smashed his second homer of the season with a 373-foot solo shot in the second inning. Despite Saturday's long ball, Kim is off to a slow start to the campaign, slashing .195/.236/.293 with eight RBI through 89 plate appearances.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Walking crazy; Machado, Grisham come through Ha-seong Kim continues to come up big with glove, show little with bat; Craig Stammen's scoreless streak continues

MAY 15, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Steals base in win Kim went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in a 5-3 win over Colorado in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader.

Impact Kim showed some speed with an infield single and stolen base in the second inning. The 25-year-old Kim will likely take over as San Diego's shortstop while Fernando Tatis is on the COVID-19 injured list. Through 77 plate appearances, Kim has one home run, six RBI, seven runs scored and two stolen bases while slashing .197/.247/.254.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs second straight start Kim will start at shortstop and bat sixth in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Rockies.

Impact With Fernando Tatis on the injured list for a second time -- this time after testing positive for COVID-19 -- Kim should get another trial as San Diego's everyday shortstop. The 25-year-old rookie has thus far struggled to adapt from the jump from the Korea Baseball Organization to MLB, though his inconsistent playing time probably hasn't helped his cause. Kim is slashing .191/.243/.250 with a 24.3 percent strikeout rate through his first 74 plate appearances in the big leagues.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Win one, lose some; Kim needs another tool; Lamet's progress Padres play one of more complete games of season on a day their roster is ravaged; Machado hits hard all night

MAY 12, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres notes: Kim up to speed on defense; the day after for Lamet, Weathers Ha-seong Kim 'confident' he'll continue to make Gold-Glove caliber defensive plays even as he searches for consistency at the plate

MAY 5, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Filling in for resting Machado Kim will start at third base and bat seventh Wednesday against the Pirates.

Impact Kim will pick up his third start in as many days, with all coming at different positions. The Padres have given maintenance days to Jake Cronenworth, Fernando Tatis and now Manny Machado to open up the at-bats for Kim, but the rookie's path to a full-time role with the big club remains blocked. With a .214/.274/.281 slash line through his first 62 plate appearances in the majors, Kim looks like he could still use some fine tuning at Triple-A El Paso.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Good news in the bad; defending Manny; Kim shines Lamet, Weathers show they're healthy; Machado slumps; opposing pitchers hit; Kim play excellent D

MAY 5, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres pregame: Hosmer sits against lefty; rare start for Kim A look at the Pirates’ and Padres’ lineups, as well as the pitching matchup, ahead of Monday's 7:10 p.m. start at Petco Park

MAY 3, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Cranks first career home run Kim went 1-for-2 with a home run, a walk, a hit-by-pitch and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Rangers.

Impact Kim's first career home run off Jordan Lyles tied the game in the fifth inning. The Korean is receiving more playing time in Fernando Tatis Jr.'s (shoulder) absence on the injured list. Kim is getting everyday starts at shortstop to prove why he deserves to be a starter on a major-league roster. Although he is only batting .210 to start the season, he still has at least until April 16 to receive everyday at-bats until Tatis can return.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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