Dodgers name up ex-KBO INF Kim; Edman on IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers known as up infielder Hyeseong Kim, an offseason addition from South Korea’s KBO League, whilst additionally putting Tommy Edman at the injured listing with a proper ankle irritation.

Edman, who ranks 2d at the group with 8 house runs and 24 RBIs, harm his proper ankle in Tuesday evening’s win over Miami. He has no longer performed since; his placement at the IL is retroactive to April 30.

Kim, 26, is batting .252 with an .798 OPS in 115 at-bats for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets, notching 5 house runs and 19 RBIs.

The Dodgers agreed to a three-year, $12.5 million take care of Kim in early January. A two-year group choice for the 2028 and 2029 seasons would pay Kim an extra $5 million according to season, consistent with Spotrac.

Kim, who spent 8 seasons taking part in in his local Korea, has performed 2d base, shortstop and middle box for Oklahoma City.

He batted .326 with 11 homers, 75 RBIs and 30 stolen bases in 36 tries ultimate season, completing his KBO league profession batting .304/.364/.403/.766.

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