Oh my, Kim Hye Sung's unexpected luck? Los Angeles Dodgers' surprise decision to trade starting second baseman Lux Cincinnati
Jan 07, 2025
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Just three days after joining the Dodgers as a backup defense specialist, the road ahead opened. This is because the Dodgers made an unexpected decision to send Gavin Lux, the main second baseman, out in a trade.
Of course, this decision does not mean that Kim Hye-sung can immediately become the Dodgers' main second baseman. However, it is certain that Kim will be given more opportunities. If you take advantage of that opportunity, you can expand your position in the team.
Major U.S. media such as MLB.COM and ESPN reported on the 7th (Korea time) 'The Dodgers decided to send Lux to the Cincinnati Reds and receive the nomination rights with prospect Mike Cirota' Lux was considered the Dodgers' main second baseman in the 2025 season. He was expected to play the Keystone duo with shortstop Mookie Betts, the Dodgers' key power.
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This is a decision made by the Dodgers, whose infield defense has been oversaturated, to secure future resources while organizing their entries concisely. Lux is clearly the main second baseman, but he judged that he is not 'non-fungible' in defense or offense. Rather, it was evaluated as being suitable for the purpose of promoting greater profits by using it as a trade card.
In fact, the second baseman's backup resources have become even richer due to the addition of Kim Hye-sung. There was also an evaluation that Kim Hye-sung was better than Lux, at least in defense and baserunning ability.
Kim Hye-sung dramatically succeeded in signing a contract with the Dodgers on the 4th, three hours before the posting deadline. It is a condition of up to 22 million dollars (about 32.4 billion won) for 3+2 years, and the two-year option is with the club. The guarantee period and total amount are 3 years-12.5 million dollars (about 18.4 billion won).
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At the time of Kim Hye-sung's joining, the Dodgers' infield main players consisted of first baseman Freeman, second baseman Lux, third baseman Max Muncy and shortstop Betts. Chris Taylor, Miguel Rojas and Tommy Edman serve here. The infield slot was full.
In response, MLB.COM said, "'With the addition of Kim Hye-sung, the Dodgers' 40-man roster options have become richer. Betts and Lux are the main shortstop and second baseman, and Taylor, Rojas and Edman can also play those positions. Kim Hye-sung also analyzed that it suits the role of utility because it overlaps a lot with the roles of Taylor and Rojas.
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In a broad sense, even Kim Hye-sung entered the competition. Of course, it may not be easy to secure the main player. We have to overcome the weaknesses of the hit. Still, utilization as a utility resource can be further increased. In many ways, Lux's trade is a positive factor rather than negative for Kim Hye-sung.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
