""Yeah of course," Kim said. "As a baseball player it's something I've always dreamed of. To start on an Opening Day roster at second base. That's why I worked hard in the offseason for it and hopefully the results show.""
""I think Hyeseong's in the mix, we've got [Santiago] Espinal, obviously Miggy Ro is going to do some things over there, Freeland certainly in the mix, so we're got some nice options," Roberts said."
Hyeseong Kim aims to be the Dodgers' Opening Day second baseman for 2026 after a 2025 season with 71 games and 45 starts at second base. Tommy Edman will be unavailable to start the season following surgery. Kim posted a +2 fielding run value and demonstrated defensive versatility. Offensively, Kim hit .280 with a .699 OPS in 2025 after a May call-up produced a .422 average and 1.068 OPS. Kim hit three home runs, delivered the winning run in Game 4 of the NLDS, and was on the field for the final out of the World Series. The Dodgers have added depth and multiple options at second base, including Santiago Espinal and internal candidates.
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