As the LA Dodgers recruited Kim, it can be said that they are over-saturated on the roster. For Kim, it may be advantageous to have a player in a similar position removed. However, the Dodgers say it has no plan to remove its players immediately. 메이저놀이터

Kim Hye-sung signed a contract with the Dodgers on the 4th for up to 22 million dollars (about 32.4 billion won) for 3+2 years. An annual salary of 11 million dollars (16.2 billion won) is guaranteed first for three years. After the three-year contract is over, it can be extended to a two-year $11 million (16.2 billion won) contract as a club option. If the three-year contract is over and the club option does not work, Kim Hye-sung will receive a buyout of 1.5 million dollars (2.2 billion won). Kim Hye-sung is guaranteed 12.5 million dollars (18.4 billion won) for three years.

With Dodgers infielders and backup teams set up to some extent, even Kim Hye-sung joined the team. Dodgers infielders are all occupied now. With Kim Hye-sung in the team, the team is oversaturated. Major players are Mookie Betts, who is preparing for the 2025 season by turning outfielder into shortstop, second baseman Gavin Lux, third baseman Max Muncy and first baseman Freddie Freeman. Chris Taylor and Miguel Rojas will form the backup infield. Tommy Edman, who was selected as the starting center fielder, can also defend at second and shortstop. Kim Hye-sung joined the team in this situation.

The Dodgers has maximized its roster by actively utilizing utility players who can see both infield and outfield players. It was the point where manager Dave Roberts' mercenary skills were maximized. 

When recruiting Kim Hye-sung, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said, "We have recruited a really talented player," adding, "We'll see how things turn out. Having strong players in multiple positions helps. That's what we think. I don't think there is anything that needs to be done," explaining that there is no immediate plan to clean up the traffic. 

However, if it is for realistic roaster management and Kim, it may be necessary one day to deal with the situation of Dodgers infielders. CBS Sports stressed on Monday (Korea time) that Dodgers infielders need to deal with the situation. "The follow-up issue that is needed when Kim is recruited is to form a bench. Kim is expected to be one of the backup infielders along with Chris Taylor and Miguel Rojas," the media said. "Although there is no official announcement that the Dodgers is negotiating with Taylor or Rojas, it is expected that the Dodgers will explore potential over the next few months." 

"Out of the two players, Taylor would prefer the Dodgers to put it up for sale," he said. Taylor is a player who once served as a licorice for Dodgers fielders. In December 2021, he signed a four-year, $60 million (W88.3 billion) extension contract in recognition of this contribution. In 2026, a club option of $12 million and a buyout of $4 million are set. Taylor, who was called the best utility player in the Major League at the time of his contract, was on the decline after his contract. In particular, he only posted a batting average of .2 (33 hits in 213 times at bat) with four home runs and 23 RBIs in 87 games last year. 

He had to undergo a fracture of his left foot in 2022 to remove bone fragments in his elbow, and was out of the lineup due to right knee injury in 2023 and adductor muscle injury in 2024. Entering the 35-year-old season, the minor injuries are becoming more frequent. He will enter the fourth season of his contract in 2025, and his annual salary is 13 million dollars (19.1 billion won). He will receive a one-year salary, which is higher than the guaranteed three-year salary for Kim. 

"CBS Sports" said, "Taylor had a below-average season with an OPS+ (adjusted OPS) of 733. On the other hand, Rojas had the best batting performance of his career with an OPS+ of 113. Taylor is getting paid more than Rojas ($13 million, $5 million). This suggests that the Dodgers may have to offer additional incentives to trade Taylor."

"The Dodgers could also consider taking possession of both and going all the way to the spring camp. By doing so, they can be prepared for the risk of injury. If the roster spot is deemed insufficient, they can either trade or release Taylor." He added, "Most teams would be reluctant to incur a 'blind money' of 13 million dollars, but the Dodgers would not. Their goal is to win the World Series for the first time in 20 years." He also predicted that Taylor would be released at the expense of his annual salary, and that the team would be cleaned up. 

For now, the Dodgers has no specific plans on its roster. The Dodgers is considering that it had difficulty in managing the team's roster last year due to Muncy, Betts, Edman and Taylor's injuries. Whether the Dodgers' infielders will clean up traffic will also affect Kim's position and competition for survival.