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Originally Published 5 months ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
Vince Velasquez is set to sign with the KBO's Lotte Giants after being with the Cleveland Guardians' Triple-A team, marking his move to international baseball following a career in Major League Baseball.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Sports
Hyeseong Kim, a standout second baseman from the KBO's Kiwoom Heroes, has been posted for MLB teams to negotiate a contract. Kim, who had a stellar 2024 season with a .326 batting average, 11 home runs, and 30 steals, is the first player from South Korea and Japan to be posted this offseason. MLB teams have until January 3, 2025, to sign him, with the Heroes receiving a fee based on the contract's value. The Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants are among the interested teams.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports Bay Area
The San Francisco Giants have signed Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee to a six-year, $113 million contract, with plans for him to be their everyday center fielder starting in 2024. While there are questions about how his bat will translate from the KBO to the major leagues, the Giants believe in Lee's elite bat-to-ball skills and his ability to make contact. Lee's impressive strikeout totals and his ability to find outfield grass have impressed the Giants' front office. The addition of Lee allows the Giants to shift Mike Yastrzemski to right field, with veterans Michael Conforto and Mitch Haniger splitting time in left field and at designated hitter.