HA-SEONG KIM! HA-SEONG KIM! HA-SEONG KIM!

Bleeding Yankee Blue was ahead of the curve when it came to Ha-Seong Kim, suggesting early on that he could be the Yankees' infield solution. While the rest of the world was still focused on Gleyber Torres' hot dog dances and Instagram posts, Bleeding Yankee Blue was out here playing chess while everyone else was playing checkers (we're joking relax), quietly hinting that Kim might be the future. Now, the talk is real, and even Tim Kelly of Bleacher Report is getting in on the action, calling the Yankees the fifth-most likely destination for the free-agent infielder. Yes, fifth! But hey, that's still better than, say, 27th.

Kelly's breakdown of how Kim could fit in? Well, it’s like a choose-your-own-adventure book for the Yankees' infield:

"Jazz Chisholm Jr. is a natural second baseman and could return to that spot with Torres likely to depart in free agency. But Cashman has kind of left the door open to put him at any of three spots in 2025. 'If Chisholm is at second base, Kim could play third base for the Yankees,' Kelly wrote. 'If Chisholm remains at third base—a spot he posted six outs above average at after being acquired by the Yankees—Kim could play second base. And if the Yankees use Chisholm in the outfield, likely center field, either infield spot would be open for Kim.'"

That’s right, folks—Kim is basically a Swiss Army knife in cleats, able to play almost anywhere you put him. He’s like the duct tape of infielders, if duct tape could also steal bases and hit leadoff.

Now, let’s talk about what Bleeding Yankee Blue had to say HERE: "Kim is a dream scenario for any team looking to shore up their infield and add speed to their game. Over his four seasons with the Padres, he’s played shortstop, second base, and third base, delivering elite defense at every position. Add in his aggressive approach on the basepaths and you’ve got a player who could completely transform the Yankees’ lineup. In my opinion, if the Yankees aren’t gonna keep Gleyber, this may be the move."

If the Yankees decide to part ways with Gleyber, Kim could be the spark they need. He’s not just fast; he’s like the Road Runner on steroids.

And offensively? Oh, he’s not just a speedster. Kim’s 12% walk rate over the past two seasons places him among the most patient hitters in the game—meaning he’ll make pitchers work for it. This could make him the perfect leadoff hitter, which is a nice way of saying he’d be the guy getting on base so the actual power hitters can drive him home.

With Spotrac projecting that Kim will sign a five-year, $63 million contract, it looks like this could be the Yankees' next big move. And who knows? Maybe Gleyber Torres will end up in a Red Sox uniform or even the Marlins. Either way, Ha-Seong Kim could be the guy to make the Yankees' infield better.