Ha-Seong Kim to Atlanta sets up the Padres for a sneaky rotation add

The San Diego Padres' former infielder, Ha-Seong Kim, just signed a $20 million contract with the Atlanta Braves. That's not huge news anymore for San Diego fans. They let Kim walk in free agency last winter, and it's not like they were attempting to sign the utility man to a new deal this winter.

After all, he struggled last year with the Rays, and was solid for Atlanta in a limited stint.

Why, you ask, should the Padres care about this signing? Because of the man who was DFA'd from Atlanta's roster in order to make room for Kim.

 Ha-Seong Kim signing just made Osvaldo Bido a lot more interesting for the Padres

That would be Osvaldo Bido, the former Pirate and Athletic, who has 28 starts and 30 relief appearances at the major league level.

Bido was solid in 2024, starting nine games and pitching to a 3.41 ERA in 63.1 innings. He also had a solid 3.36 FIP and an excellent 1.089 WHIP.

Bido fell apart in 2025, posting a 5.87 ERA while making 10 starts and 16 relief appearances. However, he could be a bounce-back candidate, and would be very cheap if San Diego wanted to take a shot on the 30-year-old.

Most teams probably would not be celebrating Bido being DFA'd, but most teams did not just lose three of their top starters from the year before. Dylan Cease is a Blue Jay, Michael King is rumored to be signing with an AL East team, and Yu Darvish is out for all of 2026. Not only that, but Nick Pivetta and Mason Miller might both be on the trade block this winter.

That would leave San Diego with only a handful of starters guaranteed to be Padres in 2026. That includes Joe Musgrove, Randy Vasquez, J.P. Sears, and Kyle Hart.

Bido is probably a better option than Hart already. He also knows Sears, having been a part of the same rotation with the Athletics.

Obviously, there is no guarantee Bido would work out, but the simple worst-case scenario would be the Padres DFA'ing him after a few weeks. No harm if he struggles, and no financial risk.

That's why while the rest of the league is wondering how Ha-Seong Kim managed to command a $20 million contract, the Padres might be licking their chops at a potential acquisition.