Dodgers face roster logjam as injured stars return..
Los Angeles Dodgers have navigated the early stages of the 2025 MLB season with resilience, sitting near the top of the National League despite a barrage of injuries-especially to their pitching staff.
Offensively, the lineup has held firm, and unexpected contributors have helped fill the gaps. Chief among them is Kim Hye-seong, the 25-year-old South Korean infielder who is forcing a roster dilemma no one saw coming.
Signed during the offseason to a three-year, $12.5 million deal, Kim was expected to provide depth and versatility. Instead, he’s delivered elite production in a short stint, batting .452/.485/1.066 across just 31 at-bats.
In that span, he’s recorded one home run, five RBIs, and three stolen bases-emerging as a spark plug for a Dodgers offense that’s lacked consistency in places.
However, Kim’s strong showing is now colliding with the return timeline of two key Dodgers: Teoscar Hernandez and Tommy Edman. Both were sidelined with minor injuries but are expected to be back in action soon.
Edman, according to the club, won’t need a rehab assignment. Hernandez, meanwhile, is set to complete one before rejoining the team. Once they’re activated, LA will need to clear space, and Kim’s lack of experience may work against him.
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