January 3, 2025
Kim agreed to a three-year, $12.5 million contract with the Dodgers on Friday,
Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. The deal includes a two-year option for the 2028 and 2029 seasons worth $9.5 million.
ANALYSISKim, who turns 26 years old later this month, slashed .326/.383/.458 with 11 home runs and 30 stolen bases in 2024 for the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization and has a career .304/.364/.403 line over eight KBO seasons. Second base has been his primary position, but Kim has also played shortstop and left field.
Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports that the Dodgers are planning to use Kim in a super-utility role.