You're a big leaguer now. Roberts welcomed you fiercely, hoping Kim Hye-sung's replacement call-up will be given a good chance
Jul 30, 2025
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It is a performance by LA Dodgers' Kim Hye-sung for 87 days since his big league debut. He started 27 games as a second baseman, 9 games as a center fielder, and 2 games as a shortstop, receiving praise every day in defense. It is regrettable that the number of opportunities to select in the second half of the year increased and gained more momentum.
Kim Hye-sung was eventually listed on the injured list (IL). The Dodgers called up Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets infielder Alex Freeland on the 30th (Korea time). He is ranked third in the team and 35th overall in the MLB Pipeline Prospect Rankings. 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 last weekend and is in a state of `day-to-day' situation.
The Dodgers had Triple-A utility infielder Freeland on standby the previous day in case either player was put on the IL.
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Ahead of the game against Cincinnati on the day, head coach Dave Roberts told local media, `I hope Kim Hye-sung will finish the IL soon and return. He is hard and tough. I could have kept running here, but looking at the results of the examination, it's best to take a break for a while." This comment is regretful.
Kim Hye-sung's big league debut may have been due to the evaluation that he improved his skills to some extent in Triple-A, but Edman's injury was crucial. At the time, Edman was on the IL with a right ankle injury. The Dodgers called up Kim Hye-sung, who can see both inside and outside. Initially, it was predicted that he would be able to stay until Edman's return, but Kim Hye-sung laid the groundwork for a long run in the big league by quelling the 'time shortage theory' with his skills.
However, about three months later, the injury eventually hampered him. He lost the opportunity he got from his colleague's injury because of his injury.
Now the Dodgers are turning to replacements.
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Freeland, who joined as a third-round draft pick in 2022, reportedly received a call-up notice from Oklahoma City manager Scott Hennessy on the 29th, a day earlier. He was the first to call his father and let him know the good news, and he was also contacted that his family and friends were coming to Cincinnati to watch his big league debut.
Freeland said in an interview with the squad: "I can't believe it. I heard the news all of a sudden" expressed his feelings. MLB.com called on Freeland to be given a proper chance to stay in the big leagues for a long time.
Roberts said, `I like players with both youth and spirit. I think it will go well with the existing seniors." Roberts welcomed Freeland, who entered the big league, and congratulated her, saying, `Hey man, you're a big leaguer now.'
Freeland's average batting speed at Triple-A is 91.7 miles, which is faster than the average (89.4 miles) of major league hitters. Although direct comparison is difficult due to different league levels, this is why he ranked third in the Dodgers Farm prospect rankings.
MLB.com reported 'Freeland had his first full-time season as a professional in 2023, and grew into a top shortstop prospect last year. He has the best pioneer among Dodgers' Palm hitters, ranked sixth overall in the minor league with 91 walks last year. ' As a switch hitter, he hits better and hits harder from left-handed. He evaluated that he has the ability to hit 20 home runs in a season.
The media then said it is unknown how long Freeland will stay with the Dodgers, but he is expected to continue to start until Max Muncy returns next week. And if I do my part, I'll also take over second base so Edman can go out to the outfield and take more at-bats instead of the sluggish Michael Conforto. It will also attract attention from clubs that need big league-class shortstop in the face of trade deadlines, he added.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
