The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Hyeseong Kim from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed Tommy Edman on the 10-day injured list due to right ankle inflammation. Edman’s IL stint is backdated to Wednesday, April 30, making Saturday, May 10, the earliest he can return.
The 29-year-old first tweaked his right ankle in Tuesday’s matchup against the Miami Marlins and did not play on Wednesday or the Dodgers’ series opener against the Atlanta Braves on Friday.
That gave Edman three days off, and the hope was he would be able to avoid the IL. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts even expressed that he was “certain” Edman would be back in the lineup by Saturday at the latest.
Edman went through a workout at Truist Park on Friday, which included fielding ground balls, hitting the batting cage and some running. Roberts acknowledged the possibility Edman would land on the IL after they evaluated him following the workout.
The right ankle is the same one Edman sprained during a rehab assignment last season while working his way back from wrist surgery, so it’s certainly understandable why the Dodgers are taking the cautious route.
Edman has been one of the Dodgers’ most important players this season, so losing him hurts both their offense and defense.
Through 30 games thus far, Edman is batting .252/.295/.523 with four doubles, one triple, eight home runs and 24 RBI in 122 plate appearances.
Hyeseong Kim joins Dodgers roster
Kim is now set to make his MLB debut after signing with the Dodgers during the offseason. The South Korean native has found some success at Triple-A overall, but cooled off after a hot start.
The left-handed hitter was batting .257/.323/.478 with five home runs, 22 runs scored, 19 RBI and 13 stolen bases prior to his promotion.
Kim is a second baseman by trade, but has also seen time at shortstop and center field.
After signing Kim to a three-year, $12.5 million contract during the offseason, the Dodgers worked with Kim on some mechanical adjustments to get more power out of his bat.
He struggled in Spring Training, but the Dodgers shared their belief in Kim and said they viewed him as a longer-term play than someone who would immediately come in and contribute.
Kim now gets the chance to prove he can stick around at the MLB level, but unless there’s a another injury, he’s likely the odd man out once Edman returns from the injured list.
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