Hyeseong Kim 2B/SS/CF LAD Sat 4/18/26 4:42 PM
Hyeseong Kim
2B/SS/CF LAD
Kim isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kim has collected a base hit in each of his last two games. but the Dodgers will sit him down to begin Saturday's contest. Miguel Rojas will get the nod at shortstop instead and bat ninth.
Hyeseong Kim 2B/SS/CF LAD Thu 4/16/26 3:20 AM
Hyeseong Kim
2B/SS/CF LAD
Kim went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Kim opened the scoring with his second-inning blast, but he struck out in his three other at-bats. The infielder has fanned eight times in 23 plate appearances this season while drawing four walks. The homer was his first of the year to go with three RBI, four runs scored, a stolen base and a double through eight contests. Kim is batting .278 and should at least be able to maintain a platoon role at shortstop while Mookie Betts (oblique) is on the injured list.
Hyeseong Kim 2B/SS/CF LAD Mon 4/13/26 6:07 PM
Hyeseong Kim
2B/SS/CF LAD
Kim is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Kim had started each of the previous three games and five of the last six tilts at shortstop, but with the Mets sending southpaw David Peterson to the bump, the left-handed-hitting Kim will grab a seat. Miguel Rojas is covering shortstop and Santiago Espinal will be at second base for the Dodgers.
Hyeseong Kim 2B/SS/CF LAD Wed 4/8/26 2:05 PM
Hyeseong Kim
2B/SS/CF LAD
Kim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Since receiving a call-up from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Kim has started at shortstop in two of the Dodgers' ensuing four games and has gone 3-for-7 with a double, two walks and three runs. Miguel Rojas will get the nod at shortstop Wednesday, but as the left-handed option of the two, Kim could see the larger share of starts at the position until the Dodgers get Mookie Betts (oblique) back from the injured list.
Hyeseong Kim 2B/SS/CF LAD Sun 4/5/26 11:53 AM
Hyeseong Kim
2B/SS/CF LAD
The Dodgers are recalling Kim from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mookie Betts is headed to the injured list with an oblique strain, so Kim will join the Dodgers to split playing time at shortstop with Miguel Rojas. Kim missed out on Los Angeles' Opening Day roster in order for him to get everyday reps at Triple-A, but he'll now have a chance at a regular role in the majors. In his first taste of the big leagues last season, he posted a .280/.314/.385 slash line with three homers, 13 steals, 17 RBI and 19 runs in 71 regular-season games.
Hyeseong Kim 2B/SS/CF LAD Sun 3/22/26 8:29 PM
Hyeseong Kim
2B/SS/CF LAD
Kim will play every day and at multiple positions with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Michael Huntley of the Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kim was sent down to Triple-A on Sunday, which came as a surprise to many, but manager Dave Roberts clarified the team's rationale. Roberts explained that the 27-year-old would not have seen consistent enough opportunities with the major-league roster, and the team felt that Kim would benefit from getting everyday work with Oklahoma City. Kim will get opportunities at second base, shortstop and center field with the Triple-A squad, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. With the major-league club, Alex Freeland is expected to get the bulk of the starts at second base against right-handed pitchers in the absence of Tommy Edman (ankle).
Hyeseong Kim 2B/SS/CF LAD Sun 3/22/26 1:21 PM
Hyeseong Kim
2B/SS/CF LAD
The Dodgers optioned Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Kim batted .407 with one extra-base hit and five stolen bases in nine Cactus League games but won't open 2026 with the major-league club. The 30-year-old lost out on a bench role to Santiago Espinal and Alex Freeland even though Tommy Edman (shoulder) is poised to begin the season on the injured list.
Hyeseong Kim 2B/SS/CF LAD Sat 3/14/26 7:16 PM
Hyeseong Kim
2B/SS/CF LAD
Kim (hand) went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts Friday in Team Korea's 10-0 loss to Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
EDGE Analysis
Kim hurt his hand while stealing a base last Sunday versus Team Chinese Taipei and sat out Monday against Team Australia. However, the injury was always considered minor, and Kim's return to the lineup Saturday indicates that the Dodgers' utility man isn't at risk of missing more time. In fact, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Kim will be in Los Angeles' lineup Sunday versus the Cubs, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Team Korea was eliminated from the WBC with the loss Friday, and Kim went 1-for-12 with three RBI, six strikeouts and two walks during the tournament.
Hyeseong Kim 2B/SS/CF LAD Sat 3/14/26 2:00 PM
Hyeseong Kim
2B/SS/CF LAD
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Saturday that he expects Kim (hand) to be back in the lineup for Sunday's Cactus League game against the Cubs, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kim injured his left hand against Team Australia on March 8 while playing for Team Korea during the World Baseball Classic. The good news for Kim is that the injury isn't considered a long-term issue, and if he is able to return to the lineup Sunday, then there would be no concern of him being sidelined for the start of the 2026 season. Kim appeared in 71 regular-season games for the Dodgers in 2025, finishing with a .699 OPS with 13 steals (on 14 attempts), three home runs and 17 RBI over 170 plate appearances. Kim is projected to make the Dodgers' Opening Day roster as a utility man.
Hyeseong Kim 2B/SS/CF LAD Thu 3/12/26 8:36 PM
Hyeseong Kim
2B/SS/CF LAD
Kim, who hurt his left hand March 8 while playing for Team Korea during the World Baseball Classic, doesn't seem to be dealing with a serious injury, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kim suffered the injury while stealing a base and missed Korea's subsequent contest against Australia. However, the infielder/outfielder seems to be fine. Korea's next game takes place Friday against the Dominican Republic, so it bears monitoring whether Kim will be in the lineup for that contest.