On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Dodgers will play the Washington Nationals for the final game of their series.
After winning each of the first two, the Dodgers will look to go for the sweep.
Los Angeles Dodgers Make Roster Decision
GettyHyeseong Kim #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during World Series Workout Day at Rogers Centre on October 23, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
During Saturday’s game, superstar Mookie Betts had to leave early with an injury.
Katie Woo of The Athletic wrote: “Mookie Betts will hit the IL after MRI results revealed a right oblique strain. Dave Roberts was hesitant to put a timetable on Betts, citing the unpredictable nature of oblique injuries, but is hopeful the time missed will be less than the standard 4-6 weeks.”
As a result, the team has officially recalled Hyeseong Kim from Oklahoma City (Triple-A).
@DodgersBeat wrote: “Dodgers recalled Hyeseong Kim and placed shortstop Mookie Betts on the IL with a right oblique strain.”
GettyHyeseong Kim #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers leads off first base during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 25, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks 8-0.
Kim’s Background
Kim played in 71 games for the Dodgers last season (as a rookie).
He batted .280 with three home runs, 17 RBI’s, 19 runs and 13 stolen bases.
The 25-year-old also appeared in two games for the Dodgers during the 2025 MLB playoffs.
Woo Added: “Hyeseong Kim will to split time at SS with Miguel Rojas. Alex Freeland should see most of the reps at second. Roberts is still working through what he’d like the top of the order to look like, but batted Rojas second today to try to get 3 ABs against the Nats lefty starter.”
GettyHyeseong Kim #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws to first base to force out Alexander Canario #29 of the Pittsburgh Pirates (not pictured) in the eighth inning during the game at PNC Park on September 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Right now, Kim is batting .346 with two RBI’s and 11 runs in six games for Oklahoma City.
He also played for Korea in the World Baseball Classic over the offseason.
GettyHyeseong Kim #3 of Team Republic of Korea celebrates after hitting a two run home run in the fourth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game between South Korea and Japan at Tokyo Dome on March 7, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
Current Dodgers
GettyManager, Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers comes out to make a pitching change during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 25, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Dodgers have gone have gone 6-2 in their first eight games of the 2026 MLB season, which has them as the top of the National League West.
Following the Nationals, they will play their next game on Monday when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays in Canada.
Last season, the Dodgers won the World Series Championship for the second straight year.
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