I thought it was a backup, but Kim Hye-sung's competitor will be traded? Is there a possibility
Jan 06, 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers signed a contract with Kim Hye-sung, a Korean infielder from the Kiwoom Heroes, for up to $22 million (about 32.4 billion won) for 3+2 years on the 4th (Korea time). It will be guaranteed $12.5 million (about 18.4 billion won) for the first three years, and the next two years will be the club's option.
Kim Hye-sung joined the Dodgers, the winner of last year's World Series and the most popular team. It is a team that Park Chan-ho, Ryu Hyun-jin, and Choi Hee-seop played in the past and has many fans in Korea, and Japanese players such as Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto still play, drawing a lot of attention from Asia. Korean promising pitcher Jang Hyun-seok also plays for the Dodgers' Minor.
However, the Dodgers have a strong lineup enough to try to win again this year. Analysts say there is no time for Kim Hye-sung to squeeze in as the infield is already full. The Dodgers' main second baseman is Lux, and Mookie Betts, who moved to the outfield, will return to shortstop again this year. Tommy Edman, a contributor to the World Series and a Korean-American player who signed a multi-year contract, is also expected to be a center fielder, but he can defend his position at the infield center, including second base.
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The U.S. media sees Kim Hye-sung's realistic utilization as a `super utility.' It's a similar role to Edman and Chris Taylor, but the focus is on infield. It is not believed that the possibility of switching to the outfield is high.
In this situation, it has been said that Lux, the ultimate top rival, could be traded. 'SI' reported on the 5th that the Yankees, who lost Juan Soto, are considering reinforcing second base. The Yankees have been interested in a possible trade with Dodgers second baseman Lux since a few weeks ago, according to sources, using Jazz Chisom Jr. as third baseman. The Yankees have been showing interest for a few weeks, and the Seattle Mariners are expressing interest in Lux more aggressively," he said.
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In particular, the Yankees' move is gaining more convincing as the Dodgers recently recruited Kim Hye-sung. It is predicted that the Dodgers can use Lux as a great trade card. In particular, Lux is considered to be less complete in shortstop defense and is unlikely to play other positions such as outfield. In the end, if you have to use it only as a second baseman, other players, including Kim Hye-sung, who can use the utility, may be better.
'SI' also "The Yankees may call up inside to fill the infield hole, but it makes sense to bring in a new face like Lux. Seattle could also be a perfect partner because Lux is a low-cost player," he said, explaining how attractive Lux is as a trade card.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
