Dodgers’ Unexpected Choice Leaves Kim Hye-seong Overlooked, but Roberts Says He Trusts Alex Freeland
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- The Dodgers included infielder Alex Freeland in their expanded September roster, contrary to expectations.
- The selection came as Korean player Kim Hye-seong was overlooked and Teoscar Hernández was reported to be in a batting slump.
- Manager Dave Roberts said he had decided to keep trusting Freeland and believed the player could resolve the difficult situation himself.
The Los Angeles Dodgers made an unexpected September roster choice by calling up left-handed infielder Alex Freeland, according to Dodgers Nation, which covers the team closely.
The move reportedly surprised local media and left Korean player Kim Hye-seong overlooked. The report came as Teoscar Hernández struggled at the plate, prompting attention on how the Dodgers would adjust their roster.
Manager Dave Roberts defended the decision, saying the team had chosen to keep believing in Freeland. “I believe he will overcome the difficult situation himself,” Roberts said.
I believe he will overcome the difficult situation himself.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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