Shocking! Will Kim Hye-sung's trade chip fall? → Dodgers' Tosa Gupin scenario.. The reactions are bitter, too

Dec 01, 2025

Shocking! Will Kim Hye-sung's trade chip fall? → Dodgers' Tosa Gupin scenario.. The reactions are bitter, too
Kim Hye-sung of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Major League Baseball returns home through Incheon International Airport on the 6th and leaves the departure hall. Incheon International Airport = Reporter Huh Sang-wook's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.11.06/



The LA Dodgers' Kim Hye-sung trade rumors have been raised.

It's the Dodgers fan community'Justway' is on the 1st (Korean time) 'This winterKim Hye-sung was included in the 'Tradeable Player Group' while selecting four trade cards that Juss will utilize.

The media pessimistic that the Dodgers' roster is saturated, and Kim Hye-sung will find it difficult to get more opportunities than bench members in 2026.




He then highlighted the advantages of 'his contract terms and values and defensive utilization are attractive assets that can be higher rated by other teams.

Kim signed a three-year, 12.5 million-dollar contract at a relatively low price in the Major League.

Kim Hye-sung can defend shortstop second baseman and third baseman with top base play and can play some outfield positions.




It is a very cost-effective backup resource.

But the Dodgers didn't get enough opportunities.

Dodgers Way is ' with Kim Hye-sung's 2025 seasonJuss did not give him a chance, which he described as a player.




The Dodgers still used him only as a bench utility. The media pointed out that ' provided a solid upgrade in steal and contact ability and multi-position digestibility, but the team rarely utilized him'

He also played in only one World Series game.

Shocking! Will Kim Hye-sung's trade chip fall? → Dodgers' Tosa Gupin scenario.. The reactions are bitter, too
TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 01: Hyeseong Kim #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers warms up before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays in game seven of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on November 01, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Emilee Chinn / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Dodgers Way stressed that `Kim Hye-sung is a player worth more than just a backup, and there are many teams that will make better use of him than the Dodgers.'

Dodgers Way also classified promising pitching players such as Emmett Hahn, Gavin Stone, and River Ryan as trade chips. There is also a possibility of a package deal, not a one-on-one deal, he speculated.

Japanese media outlet Jcast said 'Kim Hye-sung rarely got a chance to play after the opening game was held in Triple-A. When the Dodgers used Kim Hye-sung, he hit .28 with 13 steals. It is reasonable to expect that Kim Hye-sung is only a utility player in 2026. He was the only Korean major leaguer to advance to the postseason and win the World Series this season. Will I wear another club uniform next year?' he said, raising questions.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.