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Dodgers' Dave Roberts Reveals Hyeseong Kim Plan Amid Questions Mounting About Demotion

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jon Conahan | Last updated Jun 2, 2025 3:40 PM ET

The Los Angeles Dodgers suddenly have a Hyeseong Kim problem.

However, it seems to be a good one.

Kim, whom the Dodgers signed during the offseason, was expected to be a big league player from day one, but struggled in spring training.

The Dodgers sent him to Triple-A, hoping that the 26-year-old would figure things out offensively.

After impressing in the KBO throughout his professional career, which started when he was 18, Kim eventually got the opportunity to play in the big leagues for the Dodgers when injuries occurred.

The Dodgers knew they had something with him, but there were questions about how he'd perform offensively.

Fast forward to June 1, and the Dodgers love him, including Dave Roberts.

Roberts said that there's something about him that brings excitement to the team, which can't be forgotten when decisions must be made in the next few weeks.

"Hyeseong, there's just something about him, that youthful enthusiasm, that joy," Roberts said, per a video on Dodgers Blue YouTube. "He's just happy to be out there, happy to be helping the team, and guys feed off that energy."

When asked if there would be any opportunities for Kim to play in June, Robert admitted there would be, but added that he would have the day off against the New York Yankees on Sunday.

"Yeah," Roberts responded. "He won't play tomorrow, but he'll be back in there on Monday."

Tommy Edman is one of the best second basemen in Major League Baseball, perhaps the best.

The Dodgers not playing at Edman daily would be a disservice, but perhaps there's a scenario where Kim could move over to third base.

That's ultimately a decision the Dodgers will have to make sometime in the next few months.

They need Him in the lineup, as he’s certainly earned it.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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