Healthy Hyeseong Kim Rejoins Dodgers with Better Swing – and a Travel Story
Michael Kopech and Hyeseong Kim return from injury to bolster Dodgers' roster as Andrew Heaney rejoins on a minor-league deal ahead of a six-game road trip.
- On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated right-handed pitcher Michael Kopech and versatile player Hyeseong Kim from their stints on the injured list.
- Kopech missed most of the season due to right knee meniscus surgery and rehab after starting on the injured list with arm issues this spring.
- Kim has not played since July 29 due to bursitis in his left shoulder, but before the injury, he appeared in 58 games this season, posting a.304 batting average along with two home runs and 15 runs batted in.
- Kopech, 29, took part in seven rehab games, giving up seven runs over 5 1/3 innings while recording five strikeouts and issuing nine walks before being reactivated.
- Their return adds two spots to the expanded September roster as the Dodgers open a six-game road trip at Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
21 Articles
21 Articles

Dodgers welcome back Kopech, Kim – and take minor-league flier on Heaney
PITTSBURGH — The Dodgers made two expected additions to their roster on Monday – and one unexpected addition to the organization. Right-hander Michael Kopech and infielder Hyeseong Kim were activated from the injured list as planned. They take the two additional spots with rosters expanding to 28 for September. And former Dodgers left-hander Andrew Heaney rejoined the organization after being released by the Pittsburgh Pirates last week. Heaney …
Michael Kopech Activated Off Injured List & Added To Expanded Dodgers Roster
Michael Kopech was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and added onto the expanded Los Angeles Dodgers roster for September. Kopech’s return brings the Dodgers’ 40-man roster full. MLB roster rules permit teams to add one position player and one pitcher for the final month of the regular season. In addition to Kopech, the Dodgers activated Hyeseong Kim off the 10-day IL and added him to their expanded roster. Between being unavailable at the…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium