NL West: Hyeseong Kim to the minors?

Los Angeles Dodgers

After re-signing IF/OF Enrique Hernández earlier this month it appeared that the Dodgers opening day position player lineup and bench was just about set. However, manager Dave Roberts recently indicated that 2B Hyeseong Kim, who the Dodgers signed in December, may need some time in the minor leagues to work on his swing. General Manager Brandon Gomes has also been non-committal about where Kim will start the season.

If Kim is not ready to open the season as the Dodgers starting 2B, it appears that IF/OF Tommy Edman could get the first opportunity to take his place. He has started at 2B in three of the Dodgers seven spring training games. Hernández and veteran IF Miguel Rojas could also see time at the keystone. With...

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