25-year-old KBO middle-infielder Hyeseong Kim’s 30-day window to sign with an MLB team is coming to a close this Friday at 5 p.m., and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be one of the teams in pursuit. While most of this offseason’s talk is centered around the Pirates’ needs at first base, corner outfield, and the bullpen, another middle-infielder through trade or free agency is necessary. Before getting into Kim, let’s evaluate the current situation up the middle.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa is a great defender, showed some promise with his bat last season, and should be the Opening Day shortstop with Oneil Cruz moving to centerfield.