As the Dodgers prepare for their charter flight to Japan, the list of 31 players heading overseas remains undisclosed. Manager Dave Roberts hinted at a mix of pitchers and field players, while announcing the reassignment of seven players, notably Bobby Miller and Hyeseong Kim. Miller's absence from game play due to an injury and Kim's subpar performance led to their decision. Roberts emphasized Kim’s need for at-bats to improve, indicating a focus on development for both players ahead of the season.
Miller didn't appear in a game after being hit by a line drive 11 pitches into his first appearance. Kim played in 15 games but hit .207 in 29 at-bats, striking out 11 times.
"We feel that it's most important for him to stay here, take at-bats, playing games to help him get ready for the season."
Roberts wouldn’t even say if he was taking 16 pitchers and 15 field players or whether it was the other way around.
The two biggest names on the list were right-hander Bobby Miller, who had been expected to fight for the fifth spot in the starting rotation, and infielder/outfielder Hyeseong Kim.
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