Is Kim Ha-sung's time approaching…Walker goes to Houston for three years and $60 million, FA infielder market wriggle, what should I do with this player

Is Kim Ha-sung's time approaching…Walker goes to Houston for three years and $60 million, FA infielder market wriggle, what should I do with this player

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FA Christian Walker (33) will go to the Houston Astros. As a result, another FA Alex Bregman is more likely to leave Houston. If infielder FA wriggles, Kim Ha-sung's time may also come.

U.S. media including MLB.com reported on Monday (Korea time) that Walker signed a three-year, 60-million-dollar contract with Houston. Walker had a batting average of 0.251 with 26 homers, 84 RBIs and an OPS of 0.803 in 130 games this season. He is a veteran first baseman with a batting average of 0.250 with 147 homers and 443 RBIs and an OPS of 0.793 in 832 games in the Major League.

Furthermore, MLB.com reported, "The 33-year-old Walker has averaged 32 home runs per season since 2022. He is also a three-time Gold Glove winner. He had full power in the left field." He also wrote, "Sitting around the locker and discussing the game that just ended, he became a clubhouse leader. He set a good tone."

Houston solved its problem with the first baseman. During this season, former MVP Jose Abreu was released, and John Singleton was not satisfied either. Walker made up for the shortcomings. MLB.com said the deal signals the end of Bregman's time in Houston.

Houston brought in Isaac Paredis while handing over Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs. Paredis' third base is the main position but also serves as the first base. With Walker coming in, however, Paredis will likely be fixed at third base. Then, Bregman's position as the main player at third base becomes ambiguous. Bregman is also looking for a new team in the FA market.

Meanwhile, MLB.com predicted that Arizona, which lost Walker, could start recruiting first baseman. Pete Alonso is the biggest free agent. Houston is also looking for additional infielders at corners, while several teams including Arizona, Mets and Yankees are looking for first baseman.

Walker's contract may be a signal that infielders move. This means that Kim Ha-sung's contract clock, which allows all infield positions except for the first base, can slowly turn around. There have been no specific reports among the U.S. media that the clubs have contacted Kim Ha-sung. 스포츠토토

Only when Kim Ha-sung signs a contract can Kim Hye-sung (25, Kiwoom Heroes), who is a little behind. Kim Hye-sung is already posting, but the FA market is still slow this time. Two weeks have already passed for Kim Hye-sung, a quasi-class, to post. He has to sign a contract by January 4th next year.