Kingham's release is a little surprising, as the right-hander has pitched well in the KBO. It likely has to do with health, as the 30-year-old has dealt with an arm issue in the 2022 season. He could be of interest to an MLB club this summer, but obviously that will be determined in part by his health.

Kingham recorded a sparkling 3.19 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 131/41 K/BB ratio across 144 innings (25 starts) in his KBO debut last season. The 30-year-old righty will earn a base salary of $700,000 and can collect an additional $200,000 through incentives next year.

Kingham spent the 2020 season in the KBO as well, where he posted a 6.75 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 6/4 K/BB ratio across 10 2/3 innings for the SK Wyverns. The 29-year-old right-hander will earn a base salary of $250,000 along with a $100,000 signing bonus. He can also earn an additional $200,000 in incentives.

Kingham started the season with the Pirates but was traded to the Blue Jays in June before suffering an oblique injury and being released in late August. The 28-year-old had a 7.28 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and 46:25 K:BB across 55.2 innings between the two teams.