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Kiwoom Heroes Sign Keston Hiura, Release Trenton Brooks

The move targets a lineup starved for power.

New Kiwoom Heroes infielder Keston Hiura signs his contract with the Korea Baseball Organization club, in this photo provided by the Heroes on May 18, 2026. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
Keston Hiura of the Colorado Rockies hits an RBI single off San Francisco Giants starter Robbie Ray during the clubs' Major League Baseball regular-season game at Coors Field in Denver, in this June 11, 2025, file photo by the Associated Press. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • The Kiwoom Heroes announced Monday they signed former MLB infielder Keston Hiura for the rest of 2026 on a $400,000 guarantee with up to $100,000 in incentives.
  • In a corresponding move, the club released outfielder Trenton Brooks after 41 games, during which he hit .217/.286/.259 without a home run.
  • He is scheduled to arrive in South Korea on Wednesday to provide middle‑order power at first or second base with some outfield flexibility.
  • Through Sunday, Kiwoom ranked last in the 10‑team KBO in batting average (.226), runs (141), home runs (23), slugging (.320) and on‑base percentage (.302).
  • A 2017 first‑round pick, Hiura hit 19 homers in 84 MLB games as a 2019 rookie, excelled at Triple‑A, and reportedly drew interest from Japan’s NPB before choosing Kiwoom.