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The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly landed a star from Korea.
Per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya, the Dodgers are in settlement with Korean Baseball Group infielder Hye-seong Kim forward of the top of his posting window, which closes Friday.
Jon Heyman of the New York Put up reported the contract is for 3 years with an possibility for 2028-29 and contains $12.5 million assured. Heyman famous that the contract is value as much as $22 million.
Kim, 25, has been within the KBO since 2017 and spent the final six seasons with the Kiwoom Heroes. In 127 video games with the Heroes final season, he hit .326/.383/.458 with 26 doubles, 4 triples, 11 residence runs, 75 RBI, 90 runs and 30 stolen bases. He is hit .304/.364/.403 for his profession.
Kim largely performs second base however has additionally hung out at shortstop and third base, which means the Dodgers will get a flexible defender who can modify to totally different spots within the infield if wanted.
Proper now, the Dodgers have Gavin Lux at second, Mookie Betts at shortstop and Max Muncy at third, although Kim may make his method into the beginning lineup with a robust displaying in spring coaching later this yr.
Los Angeles will now start its title protection boasting a handful of robust new additions, with Kim simply including to the record.
