The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Hyeseong Kim from Triple-A Oklahoma City over the weekend due to Tommy Edman needing to go on the 10-day injured list because of right ankle inflammation.
There was initial hope Edman would return for the start of the Dodgers’ road trip or by Saturday at the latest, but he continued to deal with soreness in his right ankle.
Kim made his MLB debut in the bottom of the ninth inning of the middle game against the Atlanta Braves. He then entered off the bench as a pinch-runner in the Dodgers’ loss on Sunday.
By playing in his first career game, Kim became the latest Dodgers rookie to wear an MLB debut patch on his jersey this season. Roki Sasaki and Jack Dreyer previously did so earlier this year when they both pitched in the Tokyo Series.
Since the beginning of a partnership between MLB, the Players Association (MLBPA), Fanatics Collectibles and Topps in 2023, players who make their MLB debut have a commemorative jersey patch on their sleeve. It is then authenticated for use in subsequent Topps products.
Michael Busch was the first Dodgers rookie to receive the special jersey patch under the partnership. He has since been joined by Bryan Hudson, Nick Robertson, Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone, Ricky Vanasco, Landon Knack, Andy Pages, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Justin Wrobleski, River Ryan, Ben Casparius, Sasaki, Dreyer and now Kim.
Hyeseong Kim making impact
The Dodgers view Kim as a long-term option and he isn’t expected to make many starts, if any, during his current stint with the team.
Nevertheless, 26-year-old showed how he can contribute in front of a national audience on ESPN by flashing tremendous speed on a stolen base and taking an extra 90 feet on a throw down to first base.
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