Kim Hye-sung IL Listed, Diagnostic Name Swing With One Hand Actually Left Shoulder Mucocystitis

Jul 30, 2025

Kim Hye-sung IL Listed, Diagnostic Name Swing With One Hand Actually Left Shoulder Mucocystitis
Kim Hye-sung is struggling in the second half of the year due to a left shoulder injury. AP Yonhap News



Kim Hye-sung IL Listed, Diagnostic Name Swing With One Hand Actually Left Shoulder Mucocystitis
Kim Hye-sung and Tommy Edman are expected to be on the injured list. AFP Yonhap News
As expected, Los Angeles Dodgers' Kim Hye-sung was listed as injured (IL). The cause of shoulder pain was also revealed.

The Dodgers called up infielder Alex Freeland ahead of an away game against the Cincinnati Reds on the 30th (Korea time). He is 35th overall in the MLB Pipeline Prospect Rankings and 3rd in the team. Instead, infielder Kim Hye-sung was listed on the IL on the 10th. The diagnostic name is left shoulder mucosal cystitis", the official statement said.

It is the first time in 87 days that Kim Hye-sung has been on the IL since his major league debut on May 4. Kim Hye-sung is a 40-man roster in the Major League, so the IL registration period is also included in the service time.




The Dodgers originally planned to put one of Kim Hye-sung and Tommy Edman on the IL, but Kim Hye-sung was eventually excluded. Edman injured his right ankle against the Boston Red Sox over the weekend and is in a day-to-day condition.

The Dodgers had utility infielder Freeland of Triple-A Oklahoma City on standby in case they put either player on the IL.

Kim Hye-sung IL Listed, Diagnostic Name Swing With One Hand Actually Left Shoulder Mucocystitis
토미 에드먼. ImagesYonhap News
After winning the away game against Cincinnati 5-2 the previous day (29th), Roberts said in a local interview that he is considering listing Kim Hye-sung as a 10-day IL. Still struggling with pain. He won't accept the IL registration, but he can't swing when he sees him at bat. If we have to take necessary measures for Kim Hye-sung and other players, we will do so."




As a result, Kim Hye-sung marks 0.304 (42 hits in 138 at-bats), two home runs, 15 RBIs, 17 points, six walks, 42 strikeouts, 12 steals, a on-base percentage of 0.338, a slugging percentage of 0.406, and an OPS of 0.744 in his Major League debut season, and focuses on rehabilitation for now.

Kim Hye-sung, who made his historic major league debut against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 4, succeeded in changing the Dodgers' policy, which was originally intended to be used as a `time limit.' Although it was a utility role subject to the platoon system, it was even mentioned as a candidate for NL"Rookie of the Year".

Kim Hye-sung IL Listed, Diagnostic Name Swing With One Hand Actually Left Shoulder Mucocystitis
Kim Hye-sung is being tagged out while returning to the second base in the eighth inning against Boston on the 27th (Korea time). AP Yonhap News
However, the hit collapsed in the second half. The 30% that has been maintained throughout the season is on the verge of collapse. He only posted a batting average of 0.154 (4 hits in 26 at-bats), two RBIs and an OPS of 0.308 in 10 games in the second half. Third baseman Max Muncy failed to make good use of it even though his chances of starting increased after he was on the IL due to a knee injury on the 4th.




In particular, the number of strikeouts has increased significantly. Of the 27 at-bats in the second half, 12 are strikeouts. This is because I couldn't swing as Roberts diagnosed. In fact, it was said that he was hitting with one hand because he could not use force on his left arm.

This season's strikeout rate is 28.8% (42 strikeouts from 146 times at bat), the second highest among hitters on the roster, after James Outman (40.9%), Dalton Rushing (40.4%), and Esteury Lewis (33.3%). Home run hitters Shohei Ohtani (25.8%), Teoscar Hernandez (24.6%), and Andy Pazs (21.3%) are lower than Kim Hye-sung.

The Major League's average strikeout rate this season is 21.9 percent. Kim Hye-sung is similar to the strikeout rate of home run hitters. It's because of the shoulder injury.

Since the IL registration period is at least 10 days, Kim Hye-sung's return will be after August 9. However, it is expected to take more time because of the nature of the injury.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.