Hyeseong Kim - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Hyeseong Kim's HR off Yoshinobu Yamamoto already makes him frontrunner in Dodgers 2B battle Hyeseong Kim launched an opposite field homer off of Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Dodgers spring training.

1 DAY AGO • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers' spring training position battle for second base has 2 clear solutions The Dodgers' spring training battle for second base might finally force their hand on a Hyeseong Kim trade.

3 DAYS AGO • DODGERSWAY.COM

Competing for Opening Day job at 2B Kim, Alex Freeland and Miguel Rojas were named by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts as candidates to start at second base to begin the regular season with Tommy Edman (ankle) slated to...

Impact The Dodgers don't have many positional battles this spring, but the second-base job appears to be pretty wide open due to Edman's ongoing recovery. Kim has also been tabbed to get time in center field behind Andy Pages, according to Roberts, but the second-year major-leaguer has a big opportunity to earn a regular spot in the lineup while Edman is out. It sounds like the winner of the positional battle will be determined by how each candidate performs during spring training, so Kim's Cactus League showing is certainly worth keeping an eye on.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' most competitive spring training battle will finally give Hyeseong Kim a chance to shine Hyeseong Kim should be the favorite in the Dodgers' 2B spring training roster battle after Tommy Edman's injury.

JANUARY 27 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers News: Hyeseong Kim Calls Rookie Season A 'Valuable Experience' Hyeseong Kim reflected on his rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and is looking forward to making an impact in 2026.

JANUARY 4 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Hyeseong Kim might've been a little too hard on himself after Dodgers ignored him all year Everyone is their own worst critic.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers need to relax on infield pursuit and give underappreciated player a chance The Dodgers need to give Hyeseong Kim a real chance in 2026 instead of getting an unnecessary infielder this offseason.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers could target former Hyeseong Kim teammate as Max Muncy backup The Dodgers could pursue former Hyeseong Kim teammate Sung-Mun Song after his posting to MLB.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Mariners have second chance at signing KBO star after losing Hyeseong Kim battle The Mariners missed out on Hyeseong Kim last winter when he signed with the Dodgers. Now they have a shot at fellow KBO star Sung Mun Song.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • SODOMOJO.COM

Dodgers News: Blake Snell Enjoys Friendships With Hyeseong Kim & Jung Hoo Lee Blake Snell is close friends with Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Hyeseong Kim and former San Francisco Giants teammate Jung Hoo Lee.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

How Dave Roberts' viral faceplant against Hyeseong Kim may have been the spark the Dodgers needed | Sporting News Los Angeles Dodgers' Dave Roberts may have unintentionally created the spark his team needed.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dave Roberts reveals reason for racing Hyeseong Kim during Dodgers workout Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained his decision to race Hyeseong Kim during a World Series workout at Rogers Centre.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Never Sprinting Again After World Series Face-Plant

Dave Roberts joked that he'll never sprint again after he face-planted in a race with Hyeseong Kim during a World Series workout.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Never Sprinting Again After World Series Face-Plant

Dodgers NLCS Notes: Kiké Hernández Update, Potential Game 1 Starter, Clayton Kershaw & Hyeseong Kim Los Angeles Dodgers NLCS notes ahead of playing the Milwaukee Brewers, including Kiké Hernández, Clayton Kershaw and Hyeseong Kim updates.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

'Just a Thud:’ Chaos and Heartbreak for the Phillies -- Now Uncertainty Looms

In mere seconds, the Phillies suffered one of the most chaotic losses in postseason history and now brace for big offseason moves.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

'Just a Thud:’ Chaos and Heartbreak for the Phillies -- Now Uncertainty Looms

Orion Kerkering's wild throw ends Phillies' season in their latest playoff disappointment

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering received support from his teammates after a costly error led to their elimination from the NL Division Series

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Clubs third long ball Kim went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 6-1 win at Seattle.

Impact The Los Angeles rookie opened the contest's scoring with a 409-foot, two-run shot off Mariners starter Bryce Miller in the second. With the home run, Kim snapped a 49-game stretch dating back to May 31 without a round tripper. The 26-year-old concludes his first season with a .281/.315/.388 slash line, 13 steals, 19 runs scored and 17 RBI in 169 total plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Has Hyeseong Kim's Rookie Year Been a Disappointment? Dodgers GM Answers Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes commented on whether or not second baseman Hyeseong KIm has had a disappointing rookie sea...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • SI.COM

Dodgers Video: Hyeseong Kim & Blake Snell Watch Son-Heung Min At LAFC Game Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Hyeseong Kim and Blake Snell posed for a photo with Son Heung-Min before the LAFC game on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Sitting fourth straight Kim isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against San Francisco, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Saturday marks the fourth straight game that will begin with Kim on the bench, as he's been conceding starts at the keystone to Miguel Rojas and Tommy Edman. It'll be Rojas at second base batting eighth against right-hander Logan Webb.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting down Friday Kim isn't in the lineup for Friday's game versus San Francisco.

Impact Kim will miss out on the starting lineup against a right-hander for the second time in a row, this time conceding a start at second base to Tommy Edman. Michael Conforto, Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernandez will patrol the outfield with Edman at the keystone.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Kim isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact After starting three straight games against right-handed starters, Kim will step out of the lineup Tuesday despite right-hander German Marquez taking the mound for Colorado. Miguel Rojas will get the nod to start at the keystone instead while batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Third straight start vs. RHP Kim will start at second base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact After being activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Kim came off the bench for both of the Dodgers' ensuing two contests, but he'll now stick in the lineup for a third consecutive matchup with a right-handed pitcher. The rookie could end up holding down a strong-side platoon role at the keystone until the Dodgers get Tommy Edman (ankle) back from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Third straight start vs. RHP Kim will start at second base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting again Wednesday Kim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact After being reinstated from the injured list Monday, Kim has now been left out of the starting nine for both of the Dodgers' first two games of their series in Pittsburgh, with both of the left-handed-hitting rookie's absences coming against right-handed starters. The Dodgers will go with Alex Call in left field, Alex Freeland at second base and Enrique Hernandez at third base Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Never Sprinting Again After World Series Face-Plant

'Just a Thud:’ Chaos and Heartbreak for the Phillies -- Now Uncertainty Looms

Orion Kerkering's wild throw ends Phillies' season in their latest playoff disappointment