The Dodgers added to their middle infield with the signing of KBO second to a . That fueled speculation about Los Angeles dealing one of their other infielders. General manager Brandon Gomes downplayed the notion that adding Kim will spur another trade. I think its more that were adding a really talented player, and [then well] see where things play out , Gomes told reporters (including ). Its helpful to have really strong pieces at a lot of different areas. So thats how we Kevin Durant Jersey re viewing it right now. He added that the teams mindset remains a middle infield pairing of at shortstop and at second base. Before Gomes media se sion, reported that the Dodgers view Kim as a utility player. Los Angeles values defensive flexibility as much as any team. The 25-year-old Kim has primarily been a second baseman but has experience in left field and at both positions on the left side of the infield. L.A. already has and as veteran utility options. can also play either middle infield spot but is expected to be the everyday center fielder between and .A suming a four-man bench, Kim and backup catcher would round out the position player group. Thatd push outfielders and , each of whom has a minor league option left, to Triple-A if everyones healthy. Rojas underwent postseason hernia surgery, but theres no indication thatll keep him from participating in Spring Training. Taylor is coming off a .202/.298/.300 showing. The organization clearly places a lot of emphasis on his versatility and clubhouse presence. L.A. designated former top prospect for a signment as the corresponding move for Kim. That suggests the Dodgers see a path to carrying all of Kim, Rojas and Taylor on the roster. There could be an element of gamesmanship to Gomes comments. It wouldnt do the team much good to proclaim theyre trying to deal a middle infielder even if they were. That said, its not surprising that the Dodgers dont feel Luxs situation changes much after the Kim signing. The latters three-year, $12.5MM guarantee is a modest investment that suggests MLB teams generally viewed him as a utility player rather than a regular. Lux hit .251/.320/.383 with 10 homers while playing slightly below-average defense in more than 1000 innings at second base last year. He had a fantastic second half, hitting .304 with seven homers in 61 games after the All-Star Break. He has been a league average hitter over nearly 1500 MLB plate appearances. Evaluators question how much Kim will bring to the table offensively. Itd be risky for the Dodgers to deal Lux and expect Kim to handle the keystone. The Dodgers also dont have glaring weakne ses that they need to addre s via trade. Theres little reason to deal Lux for prospects. The Dodgers could open the season with a rotation including , , and . Theyre expected to bring back. They might sign . and are returning from injury. The bullpen is the relative weak point, but Ardaya writes in a at The Athletic that the team prefers to addre s that through free agency rather than trade. Damion Lee Jersey