On Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will play the Angels for their latest spring training game.
They have just three more exhibition games before their Opening Day showdown with the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 26 (at home).
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Major Roster Decision
GettyTORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 23: Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks to the media during World Series Workout Day at Rogers Centre on October 23, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the Dodgers announced a roster move involving Hyeseong Kim.
He is coming off a season where he batted .280 with three home runs, 17 RBI’s, 19 runs (and 13 stolen bases) in 71 games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers wrote (via X): “The Dodgers optioned IF/OF Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City.”
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 25: Hyeseong Kim #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers leads off first base during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 25, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks 8-0. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
MLB Social Media Reacts To News
GettyLos Angeles, CA, Thursday, October 9, 2025 – Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter player Shohei Ohtani (17) Hyeseong Kim (6) celebrate after the infielder scored the winning runin the 11th inning to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in game four of the National League Divisional Series at Dodger Stadium. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@HyeseongKimMuse: “This has gotta be a sick joke”
@AustinBru99: “Surprising move by the Dodgers! Few of my takeaways: ➡️ Swing Decisions matter. ➡️ Underlying metrics are essential. ➡️ Dodgers trust their process. Hyeseong Kim will be back. He’s too talented. Big congratulations to Alex Freeland! Hope he proves the org right.”
@iamalexalvarez: “At this point. It will be the best for both sides is to trade Hyeseong Kim to another team so he can play everyday in the Major Leagues. Alex Freeland is getting a spot as trade bait because Tommy Edman will be back soon. Kim deserves better. Is by getting traded.”
Jack Harris: “Dodgers pick Alex Freeland over Hyeseong Kim for their opening day roster Freeland didn’t produce much this spring (.116 avg), but showed better AB quality (11 BB/11 K). Kim made strides early in camp w/ swing, but struggled at WBC & came back looking “out of sync” mechanically”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 06: Hyeseong Kim #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at bat during the game between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Dodgers Last Season
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Manager Dave Roberts #30 reacts after Shohei Ohtani #17 was hit by a pitch from Randy Vásquez #98 of the San Diego Padres in the third inning at Dodger Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Dodgers are coming off another incredible year where they were the top team in the AL West with a 93-69 record.
They won the World Series Championship over the Toronto Blue Jays after defeating the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers.
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