Dodgers Call Up Thomas Amid Pages' Injury; Kim Hye-seong's MLB Return Delayed

The Los Angeles Dodgers have promoted outfielder Alex Thomas from Triple-A to fill the roster spot vacated by Andy Pages, who suffered a fractured left hand after being hit by a pitch. Pages is expected to miss four to five weeks of play.

Despite the need for a player to cover the outfield, Korean infielder Kim Hye-seong was not called up to the major league team. Instead, the Dodgers chose Thomas, who had been playing for the Oklahoma City Dodgers in Triple-A. Thomas posted a .296 batting average with 7 home runs and 40 RBIs in 55 games for the team.

Kim Hye-seong, who was demoted to Triple-A on May 30, has played 66 games this season with a .256 average, 3 home runs, and 25 RBIs. MLB.com anticipates the Dodgers will utilize a platoon system in center field, with Thomas potentially starting against right-handed pitchers, while Tommy Edman and Kiké Hernández could see time against left-handers.

The decision suggests the Dodgers prioritized Thomas's outfield specialization and his more robust offensive performance in Triple-A over Kim Hye-seong's versatility.