The deal also has a two-year option that could take it up to $22 million in total value. The Dodgers somewhat came out of nowhere for Kim, and now have landed one of the top international free agents available this offseason.

At a certain point during the nearly two-month wait for Teoscar Hernández to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the urge to grab the front office by their collective shoulders, shake, and demand an explanation for the delay was strong throughout the fandom.