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The Los Angeles Dodgers promoted Korean player Hyeseong Kim from Triple-A Oklahoma City to the majors. The Dodgers announced the news before Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves.
In a corresponding move, Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Wednesday. Edman had missed two games due to right ankle inflammation.
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Kim joined the Dodgers in January 2025 after signing a three-year, $12.5 million contract with the team. Several MLB fans are overjoyed with Kim being added to the Dodgers roster, though many were also upset about Edman being placed on the IL:
“Hyped for Hyeseong Kim’s return! Get well soon, Tommy Edman. #Dodgers,” a fan said.
“Kim better stay on the team when tommy comes back from the IL,” another fan said.
“No Tommy he was one of our best player too! 😭 But excited for Kim!” another fan wrote.
Many other fans continued to express their excitement about the move:
“Yes!!! I saw Kim and spring training and was impressed by his fast speeds and good contact hope he does very well!” a comment reads.
“We got kim at what cost…,” another comment reads.
“Let's hear Hyeseong Kim's chant in LA soon!!! 김혜성 선수 축하합니다!” a fan wrote.
The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Saturday’s game following a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the series opener on Friday. Kim was on the bench for the second game of the series at Truist Park.
Hyeseong Kim shares his excitement after being recalled to the majors
Hyeseong Kim previously played in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), where he won four KBO Golden Glove Awards. After arriving at Truist Park on Saturday, Kim shared his thoughts on joining the Dodgers' major league roster through interpreter Joe Lee, saying (via MLB):
“I was very surprised [about being called up]. After the game [Friday] night, our Triple-A manager [Scott Hennessey] announced that [I] was going to go to The Show. I came here with a very happy and excited mindset. I’m very excited right now.”
This season, Kim has played 28 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City, batting .252 with five home runs, 19 RBIs, and 10 walks, while posting a .798 OPS.
