'Hyunsoo' Edman and Ohtani are in the same boat...Dodgers transfer

Jul 30, 2024

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Tommy Hyun-soo Edman (29), who joined the WBC (World Baseball Classic) national team, has become a teammate of Shohei Ohtani (LA Dodgers).

The Dodgers, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago White Sox made a triangular trade on the 30th (Korea time). St. Louis receives Eric Peddy and outfielder Tommy Pham from the White Sox, and a player or cash to be named later by the Dodgers. The White Sox will receive Miguel Vargas and infielder Gerald Perez from the Dodgers, infielder Alexander Albertus, and a later designated player or cash. The Dodgers will bring Edman and right-hander Oliver González from St. Louis and Michael Kopech from the White Sox.

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Edman is a utility player with major league defensive skills. He received the Golden Glove as a second baseman in the 2021 season. Last year, he played various positions including shortstop, second baseman, center fielder, and right fielder. My mother is Korean and joined the Korean national team in March last year at the WBC and wore the national flag. However, he has not played in even one game this season due to right wrist surgery and ankle injuries.

Peddy, who won 20 KBO League games last year and wore a White Sox uniform, also found a new nest. Peddy had the best performance among White Sox starters this season with a 7-4 record and a 3.11 ERA in 21 games. The White Sox, which has been effectively tanking since this season, chose to put Pedi on the market and attract promising players.\

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