After the Yankees surprised the fans by optioning Jasson Dominguez to the minors, it’s time for the Dodgers to follow suit. Just days before the Opening Day, the Dodgers decided to option their 2025 World Series champ to Triple-A. And what’s more surprising is that the South Korean slugger who just got optioned was having a tremendous spring. He was slashing .407/.448/.519 with a home run and six RBIs, but the Dodgers clearly had a different plan, which has left the fans unimpressed.

“The Dodgers optioned IF/OF Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City,” the Dodgers’ official X handle shared the update.

Yes, you heard that right. Hyeseong Kim, the guy who turned a double play at second base against the Blue Jays in that 18-inning game of the World Series, just got optioned! And that too after such promising spring numbers.

However, the writing was on the wall when the Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said last week, “We still haven’t seen Hyeseong a bunch. Alex, I think he’s taken great at-bats, the numbers, the surface line certainly isn’t there, but it’s still spring training.” So, Kim had to make way for Alex Freeland at second base in place of injured Tommy Edman.

In contrast, fans are left more unamused seeing how Freeland is hitting this spring. He is hitting at only .116 in Cactus League play, but offers versatility as a switch-hitter. Moreover, he walked as often as he struck out (11 in 56 plate appearances). “Alex has been really impressive all spring,” Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes said. “He’s worked really hard with our hitting group, and his swing looks great from both sides. He’s also displayed outstanding at-bat quality along with strong defense at multiple positions.”

Well, the numbers say otherwise. Kim made his MLB debut in 2025 and batted the first month at .422! However, inconsistency hit him as he finished the season with a .280/.314/.385 slash line. He made just two skyshots in 71 games.

This is a developing story…