This unexpected windfall! Kim Hye-sung, LAD's main second baseman has become clear, and Taylor Rojas is considered for additional trade
Jan 08, 2025
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On the 8th (Korea time), MLB.com made Kim Hye-sung the main second baseman in an article titled 「The next trade scenario for the highly likely Dodgers」.
The media is 'Juss moved forward to clear up the complicated infield. It would not be a surprise if he makes another trade in the future.' The Dodgers' second base, which sent Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds yesterday after acquiring Korean infielder Kim Hye-sung last week, became clear. Kim was expected to take on the role of a super utility, but is now seen as a regular second baseman. He said he received the Golden Glove three times in the KBO.
In other words, it was confirmed that Kim Hye-sung emerged as the Dodgers' main second baseman through the Lux trade.
The Dodgers sent Lux through a trade with Cincinnati on the 7th and made a trade to receive the 37th pick of this year's draft competition balance Round A and Mike Cirota, a promising outfielder. The Dodgers have relieved Lux because they have a lot of infield agents, which proves that expectations for Kim Hye-sung are high.
However, there is a convincing prospect that the Dodgers will make another trade.
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MLB.com added 'Due to his contract with Kim Hye-sung, the Dodgers will have to make a difficult decision. Already, the Dodgers have assigned prospect catcher Diego Cartaya to put Kim Hye-sung on the 40-man roster, saying, `We may have to vacate a few more spots on the roster to recruit Japanese pitcher Rocky Sasaki or top-notch Lilibur.' Utility Chris Taylor, Miguel Rojas, and outfielder James Outman were among the candidates for the trade.
The media said of Taylor that `Taylor's speed and defensive ability to see both inside and outside are strong, but the sluggishness continued in his recent at-bats. With the final season of his four-year, $60 million contract remaining, the Dodgers will have to spend cash on it,' he explained. `He may be seen as a versatile bench member that the Dodgers consider important at best, but the Dodgers cannot have Taylor and Quique Hernandez, who is still an FA at the same time.' It was referring to the possibility of re-signing another utility, FA Hernandez.
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The prospect of an outman being traded is somewhat surprising. MLB.com said 'Outman appeared to be a big part of the Dodgers" future, but now it's uncertain.'The third-place finisher in the 2023 NL Rookie of the Year vote did not continue to grow in 2024, and spent most of last year with Triple-A Oklahoma City. 'I don't know how many opportunities I'll be given because Dodgers outfielders Michael Confoto, Tommy Edman, and Teoscar Hernandez are also preparing for Andy Pazs.
Meanwhile, Kim Hye-sung, who was guaranteed $12.5 million for three years, is belatedly regretful because there is no bonus clause during this period. Instead, they decided to receive a $500,000 bonus for more than 500 at-bats every year during the 2028-2029 season, which is tied as a club option. If you play full-time as a starting player, you can earn a million dollars in bonuses for two years. But all of themIf Juss does not implement the club's option for Kim Hye-sung after the 2027 season, it will be a useless clause.
On the contrary, the Dodgers' execution of club options means they have the right to hold Kim Hye-sung for another two years at a low price. The set salaries for 2028 and 2029 are only $5 million each.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
