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LAD • Infielder • #6
4 days ago
Kim has recorded back-to-back multi-hit performances that also include a stolen base, which gives him five thefts in just 16 games this season. The 27-year-old has struggled to carve out a full-time role in Los Angeles, but he’s shown he can be an impactful fantasy contributor in deeper mixed leagues with regular playing time. It’s a mystery how his role will shake out once Mookie Betts (oblique) and Tommy Edman (ankle) are back in a few weeks, but he’s a sneaky steals source in the meantime.
LAD • Infielder • #6
6 days ago
Kim hasn’t played enough to amass much fantasy value, but he is 11-for-34 with a homer and four steals and four tries in his limited action. His exit velocity numbers remain thoroughly mediocre, particularly for someone who does plenty of striking out. He might be somewhat useful until Mookie Betts is activated, but it’s going to be difficult for him to stay in the lineup if the Dodgers get healthy.
LAD • Infielder • #6
12 days ago
The 27-year-old speedster drew a two-out walk off of Tomoyuki Sugano in the third inning and swiped second base but was left stranded there. He then singled in the fifth and again pilfered second but the Dodgers couldn’t cash him in. For the season, he’s now slashing .286/.407/.476 with a homer, three RBI and three stolen bases in his first 27 plate appearances. If he continues to see regular action while Mookie Betts is sidelined, Kim’s speed makes him a viable option in deeper mixed leagues.
LAD • Infielder • #6
23 days ago
Kim draws his first start at shortstop in place of an injured Mookie Betts (oblique) after being called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City over the weekend. It was Miguel Rojas at shortstop during Sunday’s series finale against the Nationals. The 27-year-old’s speed makes him an intriguing pickup in deeper mixed leagues since he should receive plenty of opportunities over the next few weeks with both Betts and Tommy Edman (ankle) on the shelf.
Source: MLB.com
LAD • Infielder • #6
24 days ago
With Mookie Betts (oblique) landing on the injured list on Sunday, Kim will get an opportunity with the Dodgers. It’s unclear how the playing time will shake out at shortstop between he and Miguel Rojas, but his speed makes him an intriguing option for fantasy purposes if he winds up seeing the bulk of the action.
LAD • Infielder • #6
about 1 month ago
Kim entered the spring as the favorite to start at second base while Tommy Edman was sidelined, so this one comes as a major surprise, especially after he hit .407 (11-for-27) with a homer, six RBI and five stolen bases during Cactus League play. Santiago Espinal and Alex Freeland are expected to function in a platoon at the position now that Kim has been demoted.
LAD • Infielder • #6
about 2 months ago
Kim’s clutch homer came against Japanese reliever Hiromi Itoh, the reigning Sawamura Award winner, in the fourth inning. It left is bat at 106 mph and traveled an impressive 410 feet, per Statcast. The 27-year-old speedster has made some noise in Dodgers camp this spring, showcasing overhauled swing mechanics, which have enabled him to drive the ball more consistently. He’s poised to open the regular season as Los Angeles’ starting second baseman while Tommy Edman recovers from offseason ankle surgery. He could deliver some sneaky early-season fantasy value, especially in deeper formats.
LAD • Infielder • #6
2 months ago
According to California Post’s Jack Harris, “They focused on Kim’s legs, trying to get [him] to use the ground to generate more power and stability. Then, they honed in on the alignment of his torso and back, making subtle adjustments aimed at keeping Kim squared up to the ball longer.” Kim struggled in his first MLB season last year, finishing with a .280 batting average, but a .699 OPS and a 30.6 percent strikeout rate. If he’s able to handle breaking balls better this season, Kim could start at second base until Tommy Edman (ankle) returns.
Source: California Post
LAD • Infielder • #6
2 months ago
Kim is 6-for-13 so far, so he’s exiting having made a nice early impression. He’s competing with Miguel Rojas and Alex Freeland to be the Dodgers’ second baseman with Tommy Edman out.
LAD • Infielder • #6
2 months ago
With Tommy Edman (ankle) set to open the season on the injured list, there’s some runway for Kim to make some early-season noise. The 27-year-old speedster offers enough stolen base upside to matter in deeper mixed leagues as a temporary stopgap option. He’ll occupy a versatile bench role with the Dodgers once their ever-expanding Death Star of a lineup is back at full power.
LAD • Infielder • #6
2 months ago
Kim singled in two runs in the first inning, and he added a third RBI on a single an inning later. The 27-year-old will get a chance to win the second base job with Tommy Edman out to begin the year, and while there’s not much power, his ability to hit for average and steal bases makes him a sneaky play to begin 2026.
LAD • Infielder • #6
7 months ago
Kim blistered a two-run homer deep to right off Bryce Miller. It’s the third MLB homer for Kim, and he ends his first campaign with a .280/.315/.388 slash. The 26-year-old will be a utility option for the Dodgers in their postseason run.
LAD • Infielder • #6
8 months ago
Kim, who appeared off the bench Tuesday and Wednesday, is starting over Alex Freeland at second base tonight. One of those two is likely facing a demotion to Triple-A once Max Muncy and Tommy Edman are activated (Justin Dean will likely be the first player cut to open up a spot).
LAD • Infielder • #6
8 months ago
Kim, who had been out with shoulder bursitis, went 11-for-34 in a nine-game rehab assignment that saw him play left field three times, shortstop twice and center field and second base once apiece. He’s hit ,268/.337/.456 in the majors this season, in spite of a poor 29% strikeout rate and a 29% hard-hit rate in 146 plate appearances. The Dodgers will probably give him a lot of playing time this week to see if it’ll be worth keeping him in the lineup down the stretch. If he struggles, he could find himself buried once Max Muncy and Tommy Edman return.
LAD • Infielder • #6
8 months ago
Kim kicked off a rehab assignment earlier this week as he works his way back from left shoulder bursitis. It’s a bit unclear what type of role he’ll have with the Dodgers once he’s ready to return, but he figures to come off the bench as a multi-position utility specialist.
LAD • Infielder • #6
9 months ago
Bad timing for Kim, what with Max Muncy and Enrique Hernández both on the IL and Tommy Edman banged up. He already missed Sunday’s game with the problem, but he was able to play Monday. Alex Freeland is being called up to fill in for him.
Source: Fabian Ardaya
LAD • Infielder • #6
9 months ago
Kim is back at second base and batting seventh on Monday evening at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati following a one-game absence due to a lingering shoulder ailment. It doesn’t appear to be a significant concern, but the Dodgers are likely to be cautious with his workload over the next few days.
Source: MLB.com
LAD • Infielder • #6
9 months ago
As expected, Kim will take a seat as the Dodgers attempt to manage a lingering shoulder issue that he’s been playing through. There’s been no indication that he’s at risk of landing on the injured list, but that remains a possibility if he’s not feeling better in a couple days.
Source: MLB.com
LAD • Infielder • #6
9 months ago
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Kim has been dealing with a shoulder issue over the past week, so the Dodger want to give the 26-year-old a day off. Mookie Betts (personal) is expected back Sunday, so it’ll likely be Betts at shortstop with Miguel Rojas sliding over to second base.
Source: Fabian Ardaya
LAD • Infielder • #6
10 months ago
Kim has started only once in the last five games for Los Angeles. Simply put, he isn’t playing enough to make any sort of real fantasy impact outside of extremely deep NL-only formats.
Source: MLB.com
LAD • Infielder • #6
11 months ago
It may seem a bit surprising to have Kim in center field with Tommy Edman at second base, but the decision appears directly related to keeping the versatile veteran’s ankle healthy with less wear and tear. The 26-year-old rookie enters the lineup for the first time in three games with Michael Conforto taking a seat against Padres righty Stephen Kolek.
Source: MLB.com
LAD • Infielder • #6
11 months ago
There simply isn’t an everyday role for Kim with the Dodgers, despite his defensive versatility, with Tommy Edman and Andy Pages playing at second base and center field, respectively. The 26-year-old rookie has started just seven of a possible 16 games since June 1. There’s no path to fantasy relevance in shallow mixed leagues unless he’s going to find a way into the lineup a few additional times per-week.
Source: MLB.com
LAD • Infielder • #6
11 months ago
Kim finds himself back on Los Angeles’ lineup card for the first time in three games after fouling a ball off his leg earlier this week. The 26-year-old rookie hasn’t been playing enough to make an impact for fantasy purposes, which is frustrating for managers rostering him in deeper mixed leagues, since his batting average and stolen base potential would make him appealing in an everyday role.
Source: MLB.com
LAD • Infielder • #6
11 months ago
Kim was one of two Dodgers to procure four hits, joining Tommy Edman in a game that Los Angeles ended up winning by 16. It’s still a relatively small sample for the 26-year-old, but to say he’s impressed in that sample is the understatement of understatements. He’s now hitting .422 in those 45 at-bats with an .800 slugging percentage buoyed by two homers and two doubles. Iti s worth noting that Kim was only in the lineup because Mookie Betts was scratched with a toe injury, but the Dodgers are going to have to find a way to get his bat more involved as long as he’s a semblance of this player.
LAD • Infielder • #6
11 months ago
Kim remains out of the lineup for the fourth straight contest. It’s been mostly Andy Pages and Tommy Edman starting in center field and at second base, respectively, over the past week. The 26-year-old rookie was expected to draw roughly three or four starts per-week between multiple spots, but that hasn’t been the case, even with the Dodgers facing mostly right-handers. It’s going to be challenging for fantasy managers in shallow mixed leagues to justify his roster spot if he’s not in the lineup on a regular basis.
Source: MLB.com
LAD • Infielder • #6
11 months ago
Kim lost a towering fly ball in center field during the early stages of Monday’s series opener, which proved to be costly as it led directly to a pair of runs scoring on the play. It’ll be Enrique Hernández in center field as the Dodgers try to stay away from pushing Tommy Edman, who is not in the lineup, too much from a workload standpoint. The other notable change for Los Angeles as they try to snap a four-game losing streak is Andy Pages getting a start in right field with Teoscar Hernández, who came off the injured list on Monday night, getting a break for workload management reasons.
Source: MLB.com
LAD • Infielder • #6
12 months ago
Kim gets the nod over Andy Pages in center field for Monday’s series opener with both Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández back in Los Angeles’ loaded lineup. It’s going to be a bit of a logistical challenge for the Dodgers to find a way to keep the 26-year-old rookie’s bat in the lineup on an everyday basis, but they’ll continue to give him opportunities against right-handed pitching. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that they’re envisioning at least three or four starts per-week at the moment. The playing time concerns will persist, but Kim is at least worthy of a speculative roster spot in all fantasy formats based on his batting average and stolen base potential.
Source: MLB.com
LAD • Infielder • #6
12 months ago
The Dodgers remain unwilling to give Kim consistent opportunities against left-handed starters, which is the case with veteran southpaw Yusei Kikuchi toeing the rubber on Sunday afternoon. It’ll be Miguel Rojas at the keystone instead. However, they’ve cut ties with veteran utility specialist Chris Taylor and will be rolling with Kim until further notice in a multi-position role, even with Tommy Edman back from the injured list. He’ll presumably split time between second base and center field over the next few weeks when Los Angeles is facing right-handed pitchers. The 26-year-old top prospect is off to an excellent start since being called up back on May 3, hitting .452/.485/.581 with nine runs scored, one homer, five RBI and three steals in 14 games.
LAD • Infielder • #6
12 months ago
Kim put the ball in play four times and notched singles on a 93-mph liner and a 67-mph flare. That’s going to be his game for the most part, and it might be enough to make him a legitimate starter at second base. For now, though, he’s only keeping Tommy Edman’s seat warm.
LAD • Infielder • #6
12 months ago
Kim, who came off the bench in both games this weekend after being called up Saturday, is playing second base and batting ninth tonight. He might have only a few days here to show what he can do before Tommy Edman returns and perhaps takes away his spot.