The Dodgers' offense has been strong all season, but outfield defense — particularly in left field — has become a concern as October approaches. Michael Conforto has shown inconsistent production in left, prompting consideration of roster adjustments. Hyeseong Kim, signed from Korea with four Gold Gloves, 211 stolen bases, and a .304 KBO average, has MLB experience this year and played left on a Triple-A rehab assignment. Manager Dave Roberts suggested Kim could provide defensive flexibility in left. Alternative plans include moving Tommy Edman to center, Teoscar Hernández to left, and Andy Pages to right to balance defense and offense.
When the Dodgers signed Hyeseong Kim this offseason, there were no guarantees he would even be in the majors in 2025. His four Gold Gloves, 211 stolen bases, and .304 batting average across eight seasons overseas were enticing enough to bring him to the organization on a three-year, $12.5 million deal, starting off this season in Triple-A.
"Obviously we know Hyeseong can play second base," Roberts said. "We know he can play shortstop. So just seeing him out in left field, I think that it just potentially gives us a little bit more options."
Another option is moving utility star Tommy Edman to center field when he is set to return in September, swap Teoscar Hernández to left field, and move Andy Pages to right field. This upgrades right field defensively and left field offensively, and doesn't switch around anyone from their infield spots.
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