Korean star Song Sung-mun expected to add versatility to Padres

Apparently on his way to join the San Diego Padres, South Korean league All-Star Song Sung-mun is expected to add versatility to the infield that still has some lingering question marks. Reports out of the United States on Friday (local time) said Song had agreed to a contract with the Padres, and the deal would be finalized pending a physical. The Kiwoom Heroes star had been posted for all 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs last month, and his 30-day negotiating window is set to close at 5 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Sunday. Offensively, Song has been among the very best in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) in the past two seasons. He had a breakout campaign at age 28 last year, when he hit .340/.409/.518 and set career highs with 19 homers, 104 RBIs and 21 steals. This year, Song put up a .315/.387/.530 line, 26 home runs, 90 RBIs and 25 steals. He also earned his first Golden Glove award at third base as the best overall player at the position. Song has also taken major strides defensively. He collected his first KBO Fielding Award at third base in 2025 and is also capable of playing