The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without star shortstop Mookie Betts for two weeks now. Betts went on the injured list due to an oblique injury in the beginning of April, and the team called up Hyeseong Kim to take his spot. While Betts is impossible to replace, Kim has filled his shoes nicely since returning to the big leagues. So far this season, Kim has hit .278 with one home run, three runs batted in and four walks drawn. Kim has a calm, patient approach at the plate, and this is something that Los Angeles has wanted to see from him in his second year playing stateside baseball. Kim hit his first home run of the new season against the New York Mets on Wednesday, helping the Dodgers complete the sweep. The Dodgers don't need him to provide the lineup with power, though. Rather, they just need to see strong at-bats, timely hitting and good defense. — MLB (@MLB) April 16, 2026 Thus far, Kim has shown his worth to the team, so much so that manager Dave Roberts praised the infielder for his play.…