The Dodgers are navigating a tricky roster situation, especially in the outfield, where young talents like Andy Pages are finding it tough to gain traction. Pages made it onto the Opening Day roster, not by dominating spring training but because Hyeseong Kim was assigned to Triple-A for more playing time.

But now, with a .118 batting average and a .415 OPS through 11 games, the spotlight is on Pages for the wrong reasons. A couple of costly errors, including a misstep that allowed a tying run for the Phillies, have only added to his struggles.

The rumblings of change grew louder when Kim was seen receiving congratulations in the Oklahoma City dugout, signaling the Dodgers might be ready to bring him up to the majors. Kim’s potential addition brings more than just another bat; it offers the Dodgers a chance to reshuffle their defensive lineup with valuable flexibility. Players like Tommy Edman and Kiké Hernández could see expanded roles, thanks to Kim’s versatility.

Meanwhile, James Outman finds himself at a crossroads in Triple-A. Once a promising option for the big league roster, Outman’s early struggles in Oklahoma City—a .152 batting average and .542 OPS—have put him out of serious consideration.

This marks a sharp decline from last year’s solid Triple-A performance, where he boasted a .279 average and a .933 OPS over 69 games. The sharp drop has been disappointing, especially for someone once vying for Rookie of the Year honors.

The Dodgers’ decision to call up a third catcher, Hunter Feduccia, instead of giving Outman another shot, casts a shadow on his current standing. It reflects a significant drop in confidence from the management in a player who once held promise as their No. 9 prospect.

It’s a tough pill to swallow for Outman, a player hoping to regain his footing but facing the realities of an unforgiving system. As the Dodgers sift through their options, the outfield puzzle remains as complex as ever, with young talents grappling for their moment to shine.