Dodgers Optioning Hyeseong Kim in Surprise Move

The Los Angeles Dodgers are optioning infielder Hyeseong Kim, per Jack Harris of the California Post.

Hyeseong Kim is being optioned, per source



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- Jack Harris (@ByJackHarris) May 29, 2026

Kim is being replaced on the roster by Santiago Espinal, who went through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment earlier this week.

The Dodgers are adding a much-needed right-handed bat with Espinal. As for Kim, he goes back to the minor leagues amid his struggles as of late.

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This story was originally published May 29, 2026 at 3:04 PM.