Report: Kwang Hyun Kim returns to KBO on 4-year deal

ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 15: St. Louis Cardinal starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (33) throws a pitch during a game featuring the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals on June 15, 2021 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo.
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Kwang Hyun Kim's time in the majors is over.

The free-agent left-hander signed a four-year, $12.3-million contract to return to the KBO's SSG Landers, according to Jeeho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency.

Kim joins former MLB pitchers Ivan Nova and Wilmer Font on the SSG Landers.

The 33-year-old Kim appeared in 35 games - 28 starts - for the St. Louis Cardinals over the past two seasons, fashioning a 10-7 record with a 2.98 ERA and 1.22 WHIP.

The veteran hurler spent 12 seasons with the SK Wyverns - who became the SSG Landers - before playing for the Cardinals.

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