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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an update on utility player Hyeseong Kim, who is rejoining the team after Team Korea’s elimination. Kim, along with former Dodger Hyun-Jin Ryu, was part of the Korean team that ended up mercy-ruled by the Dominican Republic. The Dominicans have dominated the World Baseball Classic throughout, showing high levels of energy and excitement, mixed with big home runs.
Korea’s appearance in the quarterfinals was already impressive, given that their loss to Chinese Taipei had left them on the ropes. Kim struggled during the tournament, walking just twice and going 1-for-12, his only hit being a home run. Feb 26, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Hyeseong Kim against the Chicago White Sox during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.
Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Now, in the aftermath of the tournament, Kim is joining the Dodgers in Arizona. According to Roberts, Kim is going to be in the lineup on Sunday for one of the split-squad games against the Chicago Cubs.
Considering that Kim will be travelling on Saturday and will only need to fly from Miami, he should be able to arrive before the game and get some rest before putting on Dodger Blue again. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation) Kim’s injury in the WBC During the WBC pool play, Kim injured his left hand against Team Australia on March 8. He only ended up missing a game before returning to the lineup on Friday against the Dominican Republic.
He made it clear that the injury was not a long-term problem and that he would be fine for the start of the MLB season. With him returning to camp, the Dodgers get a chance to review his medicals and make sure that he is indeed fine. The lefty is in the middle of a battle for playing time at second base with Miguel Rojas and Santiago Espinal as Tommy Edman recovers from his ankle surgery.