Roberts Kim Hye-sung and Edman will also stay in the big league. 3 consecutive hits → Passed batting, recognized by their power
May 08, 2025
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The Dodgers called up Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets Kim Hye-sung on the 4th (Korea time) when Edman, who suffered an ankle injury, was placed on the 10-day IL.
As soon as Kim Hye-sung reached the big league, he made his major league debut as a defensive replacement against the Atlanta Braves, and on the 5th against Atlanta, he entered as a pinch runner in the ninth inning and failed to stand at the plate for two consecutive games.
However, Kim Hye-sung reportedly started all three consecutive away games against the Miami Marlins at Rondipo Park in Miami, Florida from the 6th to the 8th, and showed great performance at bat, effectively receiving a big league Long Run Plan from Roberts.
Local media outlet Sports Illustrated (IL) said in an article predicting the timing of Edman's return on the 8th that `Edman could return to the Arizona Diamondbacks as early as the rule, but Roberts said he is likely to return after finishing the Arizona series."Roberts also said the Dodgers plan to keep Kim Hye-sung in the big leagues even after Edman returns.
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The Dodgers will take a break on the 13th and play nine consecutive home games against the Athletics, Los Angeles Angels and Arizona starting on the 14th. In other words, Kim Hye-sung will soon be given a chance to appear to Dodgers home fans regardless of Edman's return.
Kim Hye-sung also helped his team win 10-1 against Miami by hitting two hits, one RBI and one run from four times at bat, including a timely hit. During the three consecutive games against Miami, he marked five hits (0.417), two RBIs and three runs in 12 at-bats, and showed off his defensive skills by playing as second baseman, shortstop, and center fielder. It was a performance that Roberts could be sure of Kim Hye-sung staying in the big league.
Kim Hye-sung, who joined the Dodgers earlier this year after signing a three-year guarantee of $12.5 million, was initially considered the main second baseman and began spring training. However, when he was unable to adapt to the batting and showed his limitations in the exhibition game, Roberts sent him down to minor league camp, excluding him from the Tokyo Series roster against the Chicago Cubs, the season-opening series.
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In particular, Kim Hye-sung strengthened her utility skills by playing both internal and external defense in Triple-A following spring training. Kim Hye-sung played 131 at-bats for Oklahoma City, which seems to be based on Roberts' original idea of having to stand at least 100 at-bats in the minor league.
Roberts said of Kim Hye-sung, who made his batting debut against Miami on the 6th with two hits, one RBI, one run and one stolen base. He went out as a runner and showed a bold base run without fear. He came to the big league, showed good defense, hit two hits, and was good in defense. So it was exciting. be energizing the team" he complimented. It meant that he was satisfied with the confident Kim Hye-sung's performance as a offense and defense player.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
