Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers moved player Hyeseong Kim to their minor league team, Triple-A Oklahoma City. The decision gives the starting second base position to top prospect Alex Freeland, as Kim faces challenges in securing a significant role with the Dodgers.
Key Facts
- Hyeseong Kim was sent to Triple-A by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Alex Freeland, a 22-year-old prospect, will take over the starting second base role.
- Kim is under a three-year, $12.5 million contract with the Dodgers.
- Kim played 71 major league games last year, recording a .699 OPS, three home runs, 13 stolen bases, and a 1.7 bWAR.
- Concerns existed about Kim's batting swing against major league pitching.
- Kim previously played in the Korean Baseball Organization.
- The Dodgers have significant spending power to acquire various talents.
