When I joined, the existing built-in transfer...Dodgers' Kim Hye-sung is competing for the starting lineup 'Blue Bull'
When I joined, the existing built-in transfer...Dodgers' Kim Hye-sung is competing for the starting lineup 'Blue Bull'
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The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Gavin Lux, who was the starting second baseman, to the Cincinnati Reds. The competition between Kim Hye-seong (26), who joined the Dodgers, has also been given a green light.
MLB.COM quoted ESPN on the 7th (Korea time) and said, "The Dodgers traded infielder Lux to Cincinnati. Instead, he will receive the nomination rights with prospect Mike Cirota."
The official announcement of the two clubs has yet to be made.
If Lux confirms his transfer to Cincinnati, it will also be positive news for Kim Hye-sung, who recently signed a contract with the Dodgers.
The Dodgers were expected to be Mookie Betts as the main shortstop and Lux as the second baseman this year, but it couldn't be better news for Kim Hye-sung, who predicted a tough competition for the starting pitcher.
Lux was expected to be the mainstay of the infield as he graduated from high school in 2016 and was named the Dodgers' first-round pick, but was hampered by injuries. He was expected to fill the starting shortstop in the spring camp in 2023, but he blew the entire season due to ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
Last year, he played second base, but failed to meet expectations, showing extreme sluggish performance in the first half.
MLB.COM reported the news of Lux's trade, saying, "For the Dodgers, Betts returned to the infield and Tommy Edman also signed an extension. With Kim Hye-sung joining, there were too many infielders." 메이저놀이터
"Yahoo Sports" predicted that Lux's transfer would be a good thing for Kim Hye-sung.
The media said in Lux's trade report, "The Dodgers signed a three-year contract (maximum 3+2 years) with Kim Hye-sung, who could easily take Lux's place in the lineup."
However, Lux's transfer does not mean that he will be a starting member. Besides Lux, he has to compete with Edman, Chris Taylor and Miguel Rojas for the second base position.
Kim Hye-sung, who is currently staying in Korea and building her body, is expected to leave for the U.S. soon to train.