‘Thank the Baseball Gods’: Dodgers Fans React as Hyeseong Kim Wins Roster Battle Over Alex Freeland
Mookie Betts is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the news that Hyeseong Kim remains on the roster was popular among fans.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are welcoming back shortstop Mookie Betts, finally putting to rest one of two big questions regarding the infield: Hyeseong Kim or Alex Freeland? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation) With Kim, Freeland and Santiago Espinal all listed as possibilities for losing a roster spot, the Dodgers decided to option Freeland , a move that was welcomed by many fans of Dodgers Nation. What are people saying about Hyeseong Kim and Alex Freeland?
Many are celebrating Kim, who was sent to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets ahead of the start of the regular season. With Betts’ injury, though, Kim was called up to the majors , and so far, he’s made a solid impact. He’s already outhitting himself from last year, slashing .
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748 in 2026. Apr 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Hyeseong Kim celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets in the second inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Given that performance, it’s no surprise so many Dodgers fans are excited about Kim remaining in the majors.