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Dodgers Rookie Hyeseong Kim Sidelined with Shoulder Woes
27 Jul
Summary
- Hyeseong Kim, a promising Dodgers rookie, is out with a shoulder problem
- Kim has been playing through the injury for the past 5-6 days
- Kim's numbers have dipped in the last 7 games, with 10 strikeouts
The Los Angeles Dodgers are dealing with an injury concern involving their promising rookie, Hyeseong Kim. According to manager Dave Roberts, the young second baseman has been playing through a shoulder problem for the past 5-6 days, which has been impacting his swing and leading to more strikeouts.
Kim, who was signed by the Dodgers at the start of the 2025 season, has been a solid contributor this year, hitting .311 with 2 home runs and 15 RBIs. However, his numbers have taken a dip in the last 7 games, with just 3 hits in 21 at-bats and 10 strikeouts. The Dodgers are hopeful that the rest will help Kim regain his groove and return to the form that made him a standout player in the Korea Baseball Organization, where he won 4 consecutive Gold Glove Awards.
Despite the injury setback, the Dodgers remain in a strong position, leading the National League West with a 61-44 record. Kim is one of several new additions to the team this year, including Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki and veteran pitchers Blake Snell and Tanner Scott. The Dodgers will look to take a series from the Boston Red Sox on Sunday as they continue their pursuit of another World Series title.
