Hyeseong Kim Fantasy Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim (hand) is expected to be back in the Cactus League lineup on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, manager Dave Roberts told Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Kim injured his left hand on March 8 against Australia while playing for Team Korea in the World Baseball Classic. It's not considered a serious injury, though, and all signs point to Kim being fine for Opening Day with the Dodgers later this month, barring a setback. The 27-year-old South Korean native ended up playing in 71 games for L.A. in the regular season in 2025 in his first year in the big leagues, slashing .280/.314/.385 with a .699 OPS, three home runs, 17 RBI, 19 runs, and 13 stolen bases in 170 plate appearances. Kim's power and playing time will be limited as a utility player for the Blue, and he'll mostly be valuable in deeper fantasy leagues for his speed on the base paths while offering eligibility at second base, shortstop, and center field. Tommy Edman's ankle injury will give him a better path to at-bats early on in 2026.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim rebuilt his swing from the ground up in the offseason after struggling with big-league pitching in his first year in the league in 2025, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. Hitting coach Aaron Bates said Kim's swing last year was too "twisted," and his inability to adjust to breaking pitches made him vulnerable. Dodgers coaches worked to get the 5-foot-10 South Korean native to use the "ground to generate more of his power and stability," and they also made subtle adjustments to keep him "squared up to the ball longer." In his first four Cactus League games, Kim has gone 6-for-13 with a home run. The 27-year-old has really impressed this spring, putting him in position for a more prominent role in 2026. Kim didn't make the Opening Day roster last year. He finished with a .280 batting average, but it came with a .699 OPS and 30.6% strikeout rate. With Tommy Edman (ankle) set to start on the injured list, Kim has made a strong case to open the year in a utility role on the big-league roster.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts named infielders Hyeseong Kim, Miguel Rojas, and Alex Freeland as some options to play second base with Tommy Edman (ankle) set to open the season on the injured list, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. Roberts said that Kim and Freeland are basically competing for the same role. With depth in center field limited behind Andy Pages, Kim should also see time at the position in spring training. Kim, 27, didn't display much power (three homers), but he handled himself well at the plate in a utility role in 2025 in his first year in the United States, slashing .280/.314/.385 with a .699 OPS, 17 home runs, 19 runs scored, and 13 steals in 71 regular-season games. He also had a 30.6% strikeout rate and just a 4.2% walk rate, although his high contact rate in Japan suggests those numbers could improve as he gets used to major-league pitching. Kim could see a boost in his NL-only fantasy value if he wins the second base job, but he's primarily useful for his speed on the basepaths with limited pop.

The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated infielder Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) and right-handed reliever Michael Kopech (knee) from the injured list with rosters expanding on Monday, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. Kim is returning from the 10-day IL, while Kopech is back from the 60-day IL. Kim has been out since July 28 with shoulder bursitis and will return to the Dodgers as a super-utility player. He saw time at shortstop, second base and center field before his injury and could also be an option in left field for the Blue down the stretch and into the playoffs with Michael Conforto struggling mightily. The hard-throwing Kopech has been out since having surgery on July 1 to fix the meniscus in his right knee. Kopech struggled in just 5 1/3 big-league innings this season, so expect the Dodgers to ease him into high-leverage bullpen situations the rest of the year.

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) is slated to be activated off the injured list when rosters expand on September 1, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. Kim began a minor-league rehab assignment on August 21 and has done well, slashing .273/.292/.273 through six games. By waiting until after rosters expand to activate Kim, the Dodgers wouldn't need to clear room for him with another transaction. Kim has been solid when he gets his opportunities in the majors, slashing .304/.338/.406 in 138 at-bats, but is limited by the loaded roster the Dodgers have, and was not playing every day. Most notably, he has started playing left field with Triple-A Oklahoma City, which could allow manager Dave Roberts to get Kim into the game in more ways.

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) started his rehab assignment with the Oklahoma City Comets on Thursday. He went 2-for-3 and played five innings in left field, which was his first time playing that position in his career. Kim's teammate, Enrique Hernandez, went 2-for-3 in his second rehab game and played in center field. Kim has proven capable of hitting for average at the MLB level, as he's hitting .304 in 138 at-bats. However, he has had a hard time finding consistent playing time due to the talent the Dodgers have in their starting lineup. Perhaps the exposure to the outfield will help manager Dave Roberts find other ways to get Kim into games more consistently. Currently, Kim is a dynasty stash only and should not be rostered in redraft formats.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Enrique Hernandez (elbow) and second baseman Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) are both expected to begin rehab assignments in Triple-A Oklahoma City this week, reports Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Hernandez has been out since July 5 with left elbow inflammation and has recently been participating in batting practice without issue. Kim has been sidelined since July 28 with left shoulder bursitis and was also recently able to take batting practice pain-free. He has a much better chance to see regular at-bats than Hernandez upon returning, as he's posted a .304 batting average and .338 on-base percentage this season and could become a primary infield option until Tommy Edman gets healthy.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) could be cleared to take live batting practice by the end of the week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Kim has resumed taking part in most baseball activities since landing on the injured list July 29 due to left shoulder bursitis, but facing live pitching is an encouraging sign he is heading in the right direction to be cleared before heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment. Late August appears to be realistic for the 26-year-old. Kim has produced when given the opportunities in a stacked lineup, slashing .304/.338/.406 with two home runs, 17 runs scored, 15 RBI, and 12 stolen bases in 146 plate appearances. Even when Kim does return, he will likely be in a platoon with Miguel Rojas and Tommy Edman (ankle), making it difficult to trust him in redraft formats.

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday that they placed infielder Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with left-shoulder bursitis and selected the contract of prized infield prospect Alex Freeland from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Kim played in the series opener on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds, but it's something that has been bothering him for a while now, so the Dodgers will give him some time to heal up. Although the 26-year-old rookie hasn't seen consistent playing time on a stacked Dodgers roster, he has taken advantage when he's been on the field with a .304/.338/.406 slash line, two home runs, 15 RBI, 17 runs scored and 12 stolen bases in 138 at-bats. It's unclear if he'll be ready to return when eligible on Aug. 8. It's unclear how long Freeland will be up, but his power/speed profile could give him short-term fantasy appeal in redraft leagues with Kim, Tommy Edman (ankle) and Max Muncy (knee) all hurt.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that second baseman Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) could serve time on the injured list with a left shoulder injury, per the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. The 26-year-old has been managing an injury for about a week and did not play on Sunday. However, he did start in Monday's 5-2 win over the Reds, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. Kim has been solid in limited playing time this season, slashing .304/.338/.406 with two home runs, 15 RBI, and 12 stolen bases in 146 plate appearances. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for more news, as Kim was healthy enough to play a full game on Monday.