Kim’s speed could be a valuable weapon off the bench, but he is likely to head back to Triple-A when Tommy Edman returns in order to get more playing time and work on his swing.

After being called up to the major leagues, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reveals the plan for infielder Hyeseong Kim.

ATLANTA — A balky right ankle for Tommy Edman opened the door for Hyeseong Kim’s first taste of the big leagues, as the Los Angeles Dodgers called up the Korean utility man Saturday to replace Edman on the active roster.