He avoided the first cutoff. Still, he failed to instill confidence in the team. LA Dodgers pitcher Kim Hye-sung's position is still shaky.
Citing LA Dodgers manager Dave Roberts' remarks on the 3rd (Korea Standard Time), "The main lineup of other positions is very clear except for the center fielder and the second baseman," the LA regional media "Orange County Register" explained, "Coach Roberts still has concerns about center field and second baseman. Despite having many talented players, some positions remain questionable ahead of the opening game."
Based on this, "Dajeon Nation" pointed out the position of Kim Hye-sung, who was considered the main second baseman. The media said, "As for the infield, the Dodgers were expected to make an easy decision by recruiting Kim Hye-sung, an outstanding player in the KBO. Despite winning four golden gloves in the KBO, concerns have grown as he has struggled with hitting in recent spring training."
Kim Hye-sung hit a solo shot that broke a long silence in an exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants on the 2nd. Previously, he was suffering from a severe slump with one hit in 14 at-bats and a batting average of 71, but his home run set the stage for a turnaround. And he was excluded from the first cutoff list announced on the 3rd. The Dodgers sent eight players down to minor league camp.
He hit a home run and avoided going to the minor leagues, but it seems that he is still not enough to regain Roberts' trust. Above all, the Dodgers currently have many utility resources to replace Kim Hye-sung. Korean-born player Tommy Edman was originally expected to play the main center fielder, but Kim Hye-sung's poor performance also increased the possibility of his position changing to second baseman.
"Dodgers confirmed that he is a 'daily player' for Edman. It is unclear whether he will use Edman's versatility as a center fielder or as a second baseman." Two positions are a dilemma, but assuming Edman is used as a center fielder or a second baseman, there is only one main position left.
"There is only one spot left to fill. The Dodgers roster needs a flexible player," the media said. "Chris Taylor is like a Swiss military knife who can take on the outfield and second base, and Andy Pazis is younger than Taylor, but he certainly lacks experience. Eddie Rosario, MVP of the 2021 National League Championship Series, who recently joined the team, has experience as an outfielder and wants to regain his talent from the offense once again."
Kim became a member of the World Series champion by signing a three-year guarantee contract of 12.5 million U.S. dollars with the Dodgers. After signing the contract with Kim, he traded Gavin Lux, his main second baseman, and it seemed that his position would remain solid. Currently, however, he is determined to survive in the Major League. 토토사이트
About two weeks are left before the opening match against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan, on the 18th and 19th. Kim Hye-sung will have to regain Roberts' faith during the remaining period before the opening match in Tokyo.