Does the Los Angeles Dodgers rate Kim Hye-sung (26) higher than we think.

An interesting argument was made. "The LA Dodgers recruited Michael Confoto and Kim Hye-sung, and super utility player Tommy Edman became the starting center fielder. As a result, there is no way for two former prospects to continue playing," the Fanside said on the 12th (Korea time).

Kim Hye-sung, who signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers./MLB Network

The two players are outfielder James Outman (28) and multi agent Chris Taylor (35). With the recruitment of Kim Hye-sung and Confoto, the Dodgers outfield will likely be divided into Confoto, Edman, Teosca Hernandez. As such, Outman's position narrows down. As utility roles can be distributed to Kim, Taylor may lose weight.스포츠토토

The Dodgers even said that the recruitment of Kim Hye-sung and Confoto could send Outman to the Minor League in the worst case. Outman still has minor league options. Fundamentally, he stressed the need for a rebound, pointing out that Outman's recent average has fallen and the strikeout rate has risen. He said that if he fails to adjust it, his value as the fourth outfielder on the team will fall.

For now, Outman believes that there is a high possibility that he will survive as the fourth outfielder. Veteran Taylor said, however, that he could be excluded from the lineup. This season is the last season of a four-year, 60-million-dollar contract. This means that a three-plus-year, up to 22 million-dollar contractor can push out a player who is up to three times his or her ransom.

However, the Fanside suggested that Taylor could survive by playing as a platoon with Max Muncy, the main third baseman. Last year, the performance in the second half was better than in the first half. Excluding proven multi-agent in long-term races comes with risks.

Perhaps, the Dodgers values Kim more highly than expected. Given the recent U.S. media reports on Kim's expected performance this season, there is a chance that he could become the main second baseman. Anyway, as Gavin Lux leaves for the Cincinnati Reds, the main second baseman is vacant. The opportunity is also expected to open up for Kim.

After all, Kim Hye-sung needs to do well in order for the logic of "fanside" to work. Whether Kim plays her role clearly, whether she is a multi-agent or a mainstay, Kim can use the role less frequently, whether it is Outman or Taylor. However, Korean Major Leaguers from the KBO League definitely needed time to adjust to the situation. Except for Ryu Hyun-jin (38, Hanwha Eagles), no player has been very active since the first season.

The Dodgers also need to prepare for Kim's poor performance and slow adjustment to the Major League. In that sense, it is difficult for Taylor and Outman to give up. And Kim has no minor veto power. It is easy for the Dodgers to adjust its roster according to circumstances. With the recruitment of Kim, it is a kind of retreat.

Ohtani's Kim Hye-sung Welcome Sentence/Ohtani SNS

The Dodgers are expected to give Kim enough opportunity. However, at this point, there is nothing certain about Kim's survival in the Major League. The $22 million contract becomes a cost-effective contract only when Kim Hye-sung plays a strong role.