Kim Hye-seong has missed five consecutive games in Triple-A, and South Korean media suggest he may miss his final opportunity to return to the big leagues this year.

Los Angeles Dodgers veteran infielder Miguel Rojas, 37, exited the September 14 game after a right shoulder injury and may be placed on the injured list. According to South Korean media outlet OSEN, Kim Hye-seong, currently awaiting his chance in the minor leagues, has once again seen an opening to return to the majors. However, because Kim has not been playing in Triple-A recently, this opportunity for a promotion may be ruined.

The Dodgers suffered their second straight loss today, and Rojas's unexpected injury is still being evaluated. Rojas said, "Right now I feel very stiff, and I'll probably need an injection. For me, this is not a new injury—I've played through shoulder issues before, but this time it seems to have worsened."

Rojas described that when the injury happened, he heard a cracking sound from the side of his shoulder, and the next 24 to 48 hours will be critical for observation. However, Rojas is optimistic, saying, "The injury won't keep me out for long." After Rojas was placed on the day-to-day list, Kim Hye-seong became the top candidate to replace him. This season, Kim has played 43 games in the majors, batting .259 (30 hits in 116 at-bats) with 1 home run, 11 RBIs, 16 runs, and 5 stolen bases, posting an OPS of .651.

Since being optioned to Triple-A on May 30, Kim has played 81 games in the minors, batting .268 (83 hits in 310 at-bats) with 3 home runs, 29 RBIs, 56 runs, and 14 stolen bases, along with an OPS of .688.

The key issue is that Kim's recent playing time has been abnormal—he has not appeared in a game for five consecutive contests, and his current status remains unclear. For a player like Kim who hasn't been playing regularly, even if he earns a promotion to the majors, he is unlikely to be expected to make much of an impact.