{"id":100606,"date":"2025-09-30T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T08:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=100606"},"modified":"2025-09-30T08:00:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T08:00:52","slug":"%f0%9f%92%a5dodgers-postseason-shock-manager-dave-roberts-hints-at-a-12m-elite-defensive-weapon-joining-the-roster-for-the-postseason-clash-against-the-reds-social-feeds-explode-with-speculation-an","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=100606","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udca5DODGERS POSTSEASON SHOCK: Manager Dave Roberts hints at a $12M elite defensive weapon joining the roster for the postseason clash against the Reds, social feeds explode with speculation and hype, analysts scramble to assess how this addition could reshape matchups while players prepare for the intense series, now the burning question is\u2026 can this defensive star tip the scales in Dodgers\u2019 favor?.. ll"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"article-body\">\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/library.sportingnews.com\/styles\/crop_style_16_9_desktop_webp\/s3\/2025-08\/USATSI_26837586.jpg.webp?itok=9H2UbXaQ\" alt=\"Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts hints $12M elite defensive weapon for postseason roster vs. Reds image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing to face the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card Round of the MLB Playoffs. While the Reds will enter the series as underdogs, they can&#8217;t be counted out\u2014they&#8217;re an exciting, young team with a solid pitching staff. The Dodgers, meanwhile, have some tough roster decisions to make, including what to do with new bullpen arm Roki Sasaki.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSasaki pitched on one day of rest on Friday, and previously got two days off in between his other relief outings. Roberts said Sasaki will not make it into the final two games of the regular season,\u201d MLB.com\u2019s Sonya Chen wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Another player to watch is Hyeseong Kim. The rookie appeared in just 71 games this season but has proven to be a valuable asset\u2014offering elite defense, smart baserunning, and positional versatility. Kim was signed during the offseason.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Dodgers have agreed to a deal with Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim, the team announced on Friday. The deal is for three years and a guaranteed $12.5 million with an option for 2028-29 that could increase the value of the deal to $22 million,\u201d MLB.com\u2019s Brian Murphy wrote.<\/p>\n<p>When speaking to the media on Monday, manager Dave Roberts did not commit to whether Kim would be on the postseason roster.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHyeseong has been fantastic for us this year. Going into tomorrow we have some tough roster decisions to go over,\u201d Roberts said.<\/p>\n<p>Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp<\/p>\n<p>Kim brings elite speed on the bases and could serve as a late-game defensive replacement for Teoscar Hern\u00e1ndez if needed. Coming into the season, there was plenty of buzz surrounding the Korean infielder.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKim, 25, was posted by the Kiwoom Heroes on Dec. 5, marking Friday as a deadline to sign with a major league team. He&#8217;s known as an elite defender at multiple positions as he played second base, shortstop, third base and in the outfield,\u201d ESPN\u2019s Jesse Rogers wrote.<\/p>\n<p>It will be interesting to see how Roberts and his staff handle the final roster spots. 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