Ha-Seong Kim re-signed with the Braves on a one-year, $20MM deal, aiming for a healthy season before hitting free agency again, despite multi-year offers including a $48MM proposal from the A’s. With the A’s needing second and third base help, they face challenges in the free agency market, eyeing players like Willi Castro and Sung-mun Song. The trade market for second basemen features Ketel Marte and Brendan Donovan, although the A’s may struggle to fit. Potential trade targets could include Jake Cronenworth, as the Padres seek payroll flexibility.
