{"id":1248,"date":"2026-05-25T10:06:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T03:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.drinkfood.info\/?p=1248"},"modified":"2026-05-25T10:06:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T03:06:33","slug":"breaking-kim-hye-seong-sends-touching-message-to-roki-sasaki-ive-failed-too-but-what-matters-is-how-you-get-back-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.drinkfood.info\/?p=1248","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Kim Hye-seong Sends Touching Message to Roki Sasaki \u2013 \u201cI\u2019ve Failed Too\u2026 But What Matters Is How You Get Back Up\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Amidst speculation that Roki Sasaki might be demoted to Triple-A, an emotional moment emerged within the Los Angeles Dodgers. Teammate Kim Hye-seong spoke out, sending Sasaki a message that was not only encouraging \u2013 but also a profound reminder of his own journey of growth.<\/p>\n

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According to internal sources, Kim Hye-seong candidly shared with Sasaki in the locker room:<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve had moments like that too. There are times when you feel things aren\u2019t going right, and you start to doubt yourself. But the important thing isn\u2019t where you\u2019re demoted\u2026 but how you prove yourself when you get a chance back.\u201d<\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t empty words of comfort. It was a real experience.<\/p>\n

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Kim had gone through a period of being demoted to the minor league, where he was forced to rebuild from scratch \u2013 from batting technique and confidence to his mentality. And it was from that \u201clowest point\u201d that he came back stronger.<\/p>\n

\"Hyeseong<\/p>\n

For Sasaki, things are getting complicated.<\/p>\n

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Joining the Dodgers as the \u201cJapanese phenomenon,\u201d he carried the expectation of becoming a future pillar of the rotation. But MLB is not a place for slow adaptation.<\/p>\n

Inconsistent early-season performances, control issues, and competitive pressure made his position precarious. And as rumors of being demoted to Triple-A began to spread, the pressure intensified.<\/p>\n

In that context, Kim\u2019s message was not just empathy \u2013 it was a spiritual lifeline.<\/p>\n

What makes Kim Hye-seong\u2019s message special is that he doesn\u2019t speak from the perspective of a perfectly successful person.<\/p>\n

He speaks from the perspective of someone who was once doubted.<\/p>\n

He had to prove that he deserved to come back. He\u2019s faced pressure, disappointment, and the fear of being forgotten.<\/p>\n

So when Kim told Sasaki, \u201cWhat matters is how you prove yourself,\u201d it wasn\u2019t theory. It was a reality he\u2019d experienced.<\/p>\n

The Dodgers are known for their depth and fierce competition. But the story between Kim and Sasaki reveals another aspect: camaraderie.<\/p>\n

In an environment where every position is replaceable, moments of emotional support like this are invaluable.<\/p>\n

\"Dodgers<\/p>\n

A source revealed that Sasaki \u201clistened very attentively\u201d and was visibly moved by Kim\u2019s words.<\/p>\n

This could be the beginning of a change.<\/p>\n

If the scenario of Sasaki being demoted to Triple-A actually happens, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean failure.<\/p>\n

In fact, many MLB stars have gone through this phase before their rise to prominence.<\/p>\n

Triple-A isn\u2019t the end \u2013 it\u2019s a place for rebuilding:<\/p>\n

Adjusting technique<\/p>\n

Regaining confidence<\/p>\n

Learning to control the game<\/p>\n

And most importantly:<\/p>\n

learning to overcome adversity<\/p>\n

For the Dodgers, decisions regarding Sasaki will not be based solely on performance, but on long-term potential.<\/p>\n

They don\u2019t need him to shine immediately.<\/p>\n

They need him to become a consistent pitcher for many years to come.<\/p>\n

And sometimes, to achieve that, a step back is necessary.<\/p>\n

In elite sports, sometimes it\u2019s not tactics or technique that decide everything.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s human moments.<\/p>\n

\"Hyeseong<\/p>\n

A conversation. A word of encouragement. A timely message.<\/p>\n

Kim Hye-seong\u2019s message may not immediately change Sasaki\u2019s future. But it can change how he sees the current situation.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s the starting point of any comeback.<\/p>\n

Roki Sasaki\u2019s story is still being written.<\/p>\n

He might be demoted to Triple-A. He might have to start all over again.<\/p>\n

But as Kim Hye-seong said:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not where you are that matters, but what you do when you have the chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a turbulent season, the Dodgers may be witnessing not just a young talent facing a challenge\u2026<\/p>\n

But also the formation of a new character.<\/p>\n

And if Sasaki truly listens \u2013 this story might not end in failure.<\/p>\n

But with a\u2026 memorable comeback.<\/p>\n

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