Kim will receive more consideration from Manager Buck Showalter in facing left-handed pitchers this season, Eduardo Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports

EDGE Analysis

Kim went 0-for-18 with four walks against lefties last season, usually sitting in favor of Joey Rickard or Nolan Reimold. However, Showalter notes that the 29-year-old is already working out in Sarasota, instead of participating in the World Baseball Classic. If Kim can translate his success against right-handers into success against southpaws, he'll likely receive more opportunities throughout the season.