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Getting call to big leagues The Dodgers are recalling Kim from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mookie Betts is headed to the injured list with an oblique strain, so Kim will join the Dodgers to split playing time at shortstop with Miguel Rojas. Kim missed out on Los Angeles' Opening Day roster in order for him to get everyday reps at Triple-A, but he'll now have a chance at a regular role in the majors. In his first taste of the big leagues last season, he posted a .280/.314/.385 slash line with three homers, 13 steals, 17 RBI and 19 runs in 71 games.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hyeseong Kim's journey to prove the Dodgers wrong begins now after roster move Hyeseong Kim’s wait is over — and now comes the part that matters. With Mookie Betts sidelined after exiting Saturday’s game against the Was...

APRIL 5 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Hyeseong Kim needed just one minor league game to prove he belongs on Dodgers roster The decision to demote Hyeseong Kim in favor of Alex Freeland securing a spot on the Los Angeles Dodgers' Opening Day roster still doesn't m...

MARCH 31 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers' Hyeseong Kim, James Tibbs already look too good for Triple-A | Sporting News These guys will get the call soon.

MARCH 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Former Dodgers, Mets pitcher announces immediate retirement at 36 T.J. McFarland, who pitched for five teams in a 13-year career in MLB, announced his immediate retirement in an Instagram post March 23. MOR...

MARCH 23 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Mariners' free agent whiff just got more infuriating after Dodgers' latest decision The Mariners wanted Hyeseong Kim before losing him to the Dodgers last winter. Now the Dodgers don't even need him.

MARCH 23 • SODOMOJO.COM

Dave Roberts Explains Alex Freeland Making Dodgers Opening Day Roster Over Hyeseong Kim Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained why Alex Freeland made the Opening Day roster over Hyeseong Kim.

MARCH 23 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Sent down for increased workload Kim will play everyday and at multiple positions with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Michael Huntley of the Orange County Register reports.

Impact Kim was sent down to Triple-A on Sunday, which came as a surprise to many, but manager Dave Roberts clarified the team's rationale. Roberts explained that the 27-year-old would not have seen consistent enough opportunities with the major-league roster, and the team felt that Kim would benefit from getting everyday work with Oklahoma City. Kim will get opportunities at second base, shortstop and center field with the Triple-A squad, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. With the major-league club, Alex Freeland is expected to get the bulk of the starts at second base against right-handed pitchers in the absence of Tommy Edman (ankle).

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dave Roberts Explains Alex Freeland and Hyeseong Kim Roster Decision Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained why Alex Freeland was chosen for the Opening Day roster over Hyeseong Kim.

MARCH 23 • SI.COM

"You all doing Hyeseong Kim dirty":"Trade or release him" - Fans upset with Dodgers handling of South Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim enjoyed a dream first year with the LA Dodgers in 2025, winning baseball's biggest prize, the World Series, in his rookie seaso...

MARCH 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dave Roberts outlines future for Alex Freeland, Hyeseong Kim as Dodgers set infield plans Dodgers manager Dave Roberts offered a glimpse into the futures of shortstop prospect Alex Freeland and South Korean star Hyeseong Kim ahead...

MARCH 22 • BOLAVIP.COM

MARCH 22 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers Rumors: Alex Freeland Makes Opening Day Roster Alex Freeland was informed he made the Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day roster over Hyeseong Kim, according to a report.

MARCH 22 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Impact Kim batted .407 with one extra-base hit and five stolen bases in nine Cactus League games but won't open 2026 with the major-league club. The 30-year-old lost out on a bench role to Santiago Espinal and Alex Freeland even though Tommy Edman (shoulder) is poised to begin the season on the injured list.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers cut World Series champion who made final out of 2025 three days before Opening Day Hyeseong Kim made the final out of the 2025 MLB season when he turned a double play at second base against the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th...

MARCH 22 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts weighs decision involving Hyeseong Kim and Alex Freeland Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has finalized the pitching rotation for Opening Day, but a key decision remains: choosing between H...

MARCH 21 • BOLAVIP.COM

Hyeseong Kim needs to shake out of WBC funk quickly as Dodgers 2B battle rages on Hyeseong Kim is running out of time to make an impression on the Dodgers after an underwhelming WBC.

MARCH 18 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers Looking For Hyeseong Kim To Get Swing Back In Sync The Los Angeles Dodgers want Hyeseong Kim to get back in sync before the team returns to Southern California.

MARCH 17 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Plays in WBC on Friday Kim (hand) went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts Friday in Team Korea's 10-0 loss to Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.

Impact Kim hurt his hand while stealing a base last Sunday versus Team Chinese Taipei and sat out Monday against Team Australia. However, the injury was always considered minor, and Kim's return to the lineup Saturday indicates that the Dodgers' utility man isn't at risk of missing more time. In fact, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Kim will be in Los Angeles' lineup Sunday versus the Cubs, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Team Korea was eliminated from the WBC with the loss Friday, and Kim went 1-for-12 with three RBI, six strikeouts and two walks during the tournament.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Saturday that he expects Kim (hand) to be back in the lineup for Sunday's Cactus League game against the Cubs, Fabian Ardaya of The Athl...

Impact Kim injured his left hand against Team Australia on March 8 while playing for Team Korea during the World Baseball Classic. The good news for Kim is that the injury isn't considered a long-term issue, and if he were to return to the lineup Sunday, then there would be no concern of him being sidelined for the start of the 2026 season. He appeared in 71 regular-season games for the Dodgers in 2025, finishing with a .699 OPS with 13 steals (on 14 attempts), three home runs and 17 RBI over 170 plate appearances. Kim is projected to make the Dodgers' Opening Day roster as a utility man.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Hand injury deemed not concerning Kim, who hurt his left hand March 8 while playing for Team Korea during the World Baseball Classic, doesn't seem to be dealing with a serious injury, Jack Harris of the California...

Impact Kim suffered the injury while stealing a base and missed Korea's subsequent contest against Australia. However, the infielder/outfielder seems to be fine. Korea's next game takes place Friday against the Dominican Republic, so it bears monitoring whether Kim will be in the lineup for that contest.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hyeseong Kim dodges a bullet with encouraging WBC update during Dodgers roster battle Hyeseong Kim is fine after hand injury kept him out of Korea's last WBC pool play game.

MARCH 12 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers Injury Update: Hyeseong Kim's Hand 'Not Anything Of Concern' The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a major injury to Hyeseong Kim after he hurt his hand sliding during the World Baseball Classic.

MARCH 10 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Hurts hand during WBC Kim suffered a left hand injury Sunday while with Team Korea at the World Baseball Classic and didn't play in Monday's 7-2 win over Team Australia, Matthew Moreno of SI.com reports...

Impact Kim's injury happened while he was stealing a base against Team Chinese Taipei on Sunday. He sported a thin wrap around his left hand Monday while sitting out Korea's victory against Australia, per Dodgers Nation, but to this point there's been no word on the exact nature or severity of the injury. This may just end up being a minor issue, and Kim is still at least several days away from returning to the Dodgers as Korea has already advanced to the quarterfinals of the WBC, but if the injury lingers, it could impact Kim's bid to open the regular season as Los Angeles' starter at second base while Tommy Edman continues his recovery from ankle surgery.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers WBC Update: Hyeseong Kim concern, Shohei Ohtani heroics, Kiké Hernandez The Los Angeles Dodgers could be facing a potential early-season roster wrinkle after utility infielder Hyeseong Kim suffered a hand injury...

MARCH 10 • DODGERSWAY.COM

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