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 has 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