San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has declined his mutual option with the Padres and will now become a free agent. There was anticipation that Kim would leave the Padres after he hired Boras Corporation as his representation, and he has now exercised that option to become a free agent.

Gerrit Cole opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees after the Yankees lost the World Series. Cole will now become a free agent, leaving the question of if the Padres will pursue him this offseason.

Here are the rest of the top Padres news and stories from Saturday:

Ha-Seong Kim Declines Mutual Option With Padres, Becomes Free Agent

Gerrit Cole Opts Out, Could Padres Make a Run at Star Pitcher?

Former Padres Star Officially Entering Free Agency

Padres Top Prospect Unpacks Struggles in First Full Year as Pro

Dodgers Reportedly Interested in Former Padres Superstar This Offseason