Kim Hye-sung's aftermath Lux → Yankees trade rumors, SI → ESPN → MLB.com 3 major media outlets reported at once
Jan 07, 2025
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The Dodgers and Kim Hye-sung agreed to a three-year, $12.5 million contract on the 4th (Korea time). Including the club option package from 2028 to 2029, it is a long-term contract that receives up to $22 million for five years.
Although Kim Hye-sung did not secure the right to reject the minor league, he was immediately registered on the 40-man roster of the Major League, so he participated in spring training as a big leaguer. And unless you terminate the contract for the next three years, $12.5 million is guaranteed no matter what.
There were also reports that the Los Angeles Angels offered up to $28 million for five years, but the Orange County Register said the Angels' offer conditions did not reach the Dodgers.
What matters is why Kim Hye-sung chose the Dodgers. The Dodgers have a thick depth. The infield main players have already been decided, and the backup team signed Kim Hye-sung at a time when the outline was revealed.
First baseman Freddie Freeman, second baseman Gavin Lux, third baseman Max Muncy and shortstop Mookie Betts are the basic infield composition. Miguel Rojas and Chris Taylor are the backups, and Kim Hye-sung is added. In Taylor's case, both inside and outside can be seen. However, Kim Hye-sung is the only left-handed hitter among the three utilities.
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Sports Illustrated reported on the 6th that `The New York Yankees, who left after Gleyber Torres signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, need a blood transfusion unless they turn third baseman Jazz Chisom Jr. into second baseman' According to one source, the Yankees have expressed considerable interest in the trade to bring Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux'.
It is a report of the possibility of a trade that came out shortly after Kim Hye-sung was recruited. However, ESPN, a sports channel, received this information.
ESPN classified the Yankees as the winning team in an article titled 「MLB offseason winning teams and teams in need of movement」 later in the day and signed FA starter Max Fried ($218 million for eight years) and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt ($12.5 million for one year) and acquired outfielder Cody Bellinger, closer Devin Williams and right-hander Fernando Cruz through a trade'But they are not done yet. We are discussing a trade with the San Diego Padres for Luis Arraez to fill the second base, and have asked the Dodgers about Gavin Lux.
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However, on the 7th, MLB.com received ESPN's report a day earlier and reported that the Yankees are targeting Araez and Lux. In other words, SI, ESPN, and MLB.com , the three leading sports media in the country, are sensitive to Lux's move to the Yankees.
The key is whether the Dodgers intend to release Lux, which is negative. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said, "(Through Kim Hye-sung) I think we have reinforced a pretty capable player." And you just have to look at how he and our team play. It's good to have strong power in many areas. That's what we're doing right now (including Kim Hyesung)The way you look at infield depth..."
In other words, it is not the time to discuss trade. Of course, no one knows what will happen this season. Kim Hye-sung may play better than expected in attack and take the lead, or he may fall to the minor league due to difficulties in adapting.
It is highly likely that Kim Hye-sung has entered the season as a backup, but if he performs his part from the first season, the Lux trade could be a full-fledged issue in the future.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
