It’s his bat that is looking to catch up. The Dodgers gave Kim a three-year, $12.5 million deal this winter — and essentially moved on from a productive everyday second baseman in Gavin Lux in the process — partly because they believed Kim’s skill set would translate well even against advanced major-league breaking balls and velocity.

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Kim Hye-seong is now batting below .100 in his first spring training in the majors after another hitless day at the plate. Kim went 0-for-3 with a strikeout against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix on Wednesday (local time) after getting the

Hyeseong Kim joined the Los Angeles Dodgers after eight seasons in the KBO, which generally is considered to be the rough equivalent of Triple-A level.

The World Series MVP is still in the recovery process, but he insists he will be ready for the season opener and playing first base in Tokyo.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman will be ready when Opening Day rolls around, according to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Manager Dave Roberts announced the update on the two-time World Series Champion and perennial All-Star.