Hyun-soo Kim's representatives released a statement Thursday saying that he will not accept being an assignment to the minor leagues, Daniel Kim of KBSn reports.

Kim's representatives released a statement Thursday saying that he will not accept being assigned to the minor leagues, Daniel Kim of KBSn reports.

Analysis:

Kim was one of Baltimore's most significant offseason acquisitions, but his struggles to adjust to major league pitching has made him a non-viable candidate to make the Opening Day roster. His refusal to accept a minor league assignment further complicates matters given that the Orioles must now choose to roster him or release him and walk away from a significant financial commitment. Baltimore will need to make a final decision on Kim in the coming days.