Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers should use Kim Hye-seong as a trade chip to acquire an All-Star second baseman who is on the trade market, a claim said.
The New York Yankees are reportedly willing to trade second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., who recorded a 30-home run, 30-stolen base season. U.S. outlet ClutchPoints said on the 24th (Korean time), "the Los Angeles Dodgers could make the optimal offer to trade for Chisholm Jr. with Kim Hye-seong and a package of prospects."
Chisholm Jr. played 130 games this year, batting .242 (112 hits in 462 at-bats) with 31 home runs, 80 RBIs, 31 stolen bases and an OPS of .813. He was selected as an All-Star and won the Silver Slugger award. ClutchPoints introduced him as "a 27-year-old infielder/outfielder who has reached his prime and possesses talent that can shake up baseball. He recorded career-high numbers this year and has established himself as one of the most dynamic players in baseball."
The outlet added, "in particular, he boasted a barrel rate of 15.0%, placing him in the top 9% in Major League Baseball. He has the rare combination of speed and power. His greatest strength is his versatility. He can handle second base, third base and corner outfield positions proficiently, providing excellent roster flexibility. Chisholm Jr.'s projected salary for next year is $10.2 million, a reasonable amount for a player who can provide strong offensive production."
He is a suitable candidate to fill the Dodgers' infield weakness. The outlet said, "the Dodgers have tried several players at second and shortstop, but none have matched the offensive production Chisholm shows. He can solve the infield's weaknesses."
ClutchPoints suggested a 1-for-3 trade in which the Dodgers would acquire Chisholm Jr. in exchange for Kim Hye-seong and minor league hitting and pitching prospects Jahir Hope and Jackson Ferris. Hope is an outfielder, and Ferris is a left-handed pitcher.
The outlet said, "Kim Hye-seong can be used immediately as a position player and has stable offensive skills. In eight seasons in the KBO, he posted a career batting average of .304 and an OPS of .766, and he recorded more than 20 stolen bases each year. In his first year in the major leagues he hit .280, though he lacks power. He showed excellent baserunning by recording 13 stolen bases in 161 at-bats," and added, "Kim Hye-seong can offer the Yankees multiple options: he can be used as an infielder, as a trade chip, or developed as a long-term position player. He is a valuable asset with low acquisition expense and proven ability."
Hope and Ferris are prospects the Dodgers acquired in 2024 when they traded Michael Busch to the Chicago Cubs. Hope is a 20-year-old center fielder who ranked among the top 50 prospects in all of MLB and is the Dodgers' No. 2 prospect. In 2025 he played in High-A and Double-A, posting a .266 batting average in 458 plate appearances with 13 home runs, 27 stolen bases and an OPS of .804.
The outlet said, "he combines power and speed appropriate for a 20-year-old. Scouts highly value his speed, power and athleticism. Hope could present a long-term solution to the Yankees' outfield issues."
Ferris recorded a 1-3 record with a 2.54 ERA in seven Double-A games in the minors in 2024 and won the club's pitcher of the year award. This year in Double-A he went 10-7 with a 3.86 ERA in 26 games (126 innings), recording 135 strikeouts and 66 walks. Los Angeles Dodgers Director General Brandon Gomes said, "Ferris is a player far better than his surface numbers." Ferris is a prospect often compared with Blake Snell, who is in the same age group.
The outlet said, "Ferris's fastball sits 92-95 mph (topping out at 97 mph), and his slider is a potent pitch he can consistently throw for strikes in the zone. His weakness is a lack of consistency in his pitching mechanics. His multi-stage delivery can deceive hitters but reduces his command."
Clutch Report viewed the 1-for-3 trade as a win-win for both the Dodgers and the Yankees. The outlet said, "from the Dodgers' perspective the calculation is straightforward. They can clear redundant players from a rich farm system while acquiring an All-Star-caliber player in his prime. It increases the possibility of a three-peat. The farm system has many prospects such as Joshua De Paula and Eduardo ?�te?."
It added, "the Yankees also find the deal attractive. They would acquire three players with different value levels: a player with major league experience, a high-potential position-player prospect and a pitcher prospect with an appealing repertoire. The organization gets younger and gains roster flexibility. Rather than losing Chisholm Jr. to a divisional rival, they would strengthen their future competitiveness through a strategic shift."
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