The Los Angeles Dodgers summoned Korean infielder Kim Hye-sung from 3A

The "Comet" is about to cross the skies of the Grand League.

The Dodgers announced before the game on Saturday that they had called Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim (Korean name for "comet") from triple-A Oklahoma City to the major leagues for his professional debut. To make room on the roster, infielder Tommy Edman has been placed on a 10-day injury list (retroactive to April 30) due to an inflame right ankle.

"Tommy had a run yesterday and it still didn't feel great," said Dodgers coach Dave Roberts, "and we thought it was the right time given Kim's ability to defend at second base, guerrilla, and midfield in 3A." "

"It was a very surprise to learn of the promotion," Kim Hye-sung said through an interpreter Joe Lee, "and I came here with joy and anticipation after the announcement by 3A coach Scott Hennessey on Friday night. "

The 26-year-old signed a three-year, $12.5 million contract with Dodgers in the offseason, ending his eight-year career in Korean professional baseball (both batting averages of over 0.300 in the 2021-24 season, and stealing 20+ bases for seven consecutive seasons). Coincidentally, its triple-A team, Oklahoma City, is named after Mickey Mantle's nickname, "Commerce Comet" — the legendary player was born in Commerce City, Oklahoma.

In 28 triple-A matches this season, Kim Hye-sung surrendered 0.252 batting average, 0.798 OPS and 14 long shots, including 8 Doan matches including the double cannon on April 12. During the spring training, he completely adjusted the swing mechanism.

"I feel very comfortable and confident at the moment," says Kim, "and there is no fundamental change in the swing adjustment, and I have made progress through continuous training." "

"He's adapting," Roberts said, "and his debut in the major leagues will help him experience a higher level of pitching." We're looking forward to his performance. "

Kim Hye-sung arrived at the visiting dressing room at Truster Park two hours before Saturday's game and did not enter the starting line. Roberts explained: "The plan is to start Chris Taylor and then look for Kim Hye-sung to play, and the initial role will be dominated by substitute tools. "