Kim Ha-sung's shoulder, which is not getting better, director "It's not tomorrow, but he's recovering." Just an ambiguous explanation...SD is no.1 in the second half of the year
Sep 07, 2024
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San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said this at a briefing ahead of the San Francisco Giants match at Petco Park on the 7th (Korea time). It was an explanation of the question about the physical condition of Kim Ha-sung, who is preparing to return after recovering from a shoulder injury.
Coach Silt said "I know that Kim Ha-sung is playing live batting in the field. I haven't received any feedback since then. We need to get to the point where we can get ready for the game, so that we can make a decision on the final return process"But he's getting closer. I've already played a lot of at-bats (live), and I'm throwing infield balls. I can't say that tomorrow is the time he'll be ready, but it's clear that he's getting closer."
Nothing much has changed from the previous day's comment. Then, when is Kim Ha-sung's return.
Kim Ha-sung injured his right shoulder while sliding to first base due to the opponent's check after hitting left-handed in the third inning in an away game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on the 19th of last month. Although no structural abnormalities were found on MRI examination, he was placed on the 10-day injured list (IL) for the first time since entering Major League Baseball. At the time of the IL registration, he was expected to be able to play on the ground on the 30th, the first day he could return, but the date has already exceeded a week.
If so, it can only be seen that the recovery speed is slow. He is already capable of hitting and fielding at the actual level. However, he has to throw his power from the shortstop to the first base, but there is still some pain. This is why coach Silt is reluctant to say the return date immediately.
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Fortunately for San Diego, the team continues to rise even after Kim Ha-sung left. He has recorded 11 wins and 7 losses in 18 games since the 20th of last month. In particular, he won 5-1 against San Francisco on the day, narrowing his gap with the NL West's leading Los Angeles Dodgers to four games. It is still No. 1 in the wild card, and is 1.5 games ahead of the second-place Arizona Diamondbacks. It can be said that he is managing the winning rate for the district championship and the wild card.
San Diego has 19 games left. It is practically hard to catch up with the Dodgers. The realistic goal is to keep the top wild card and have a home advantage in the wild card series, the first gateway to the postseason.
Therefore, it is regrettable ahead of the FA that Kim Ha-sung is absent at the most important point of the season. Mason McCoy, who is playing shortstop instead of Kim Ha-sung, hit two hits in three at-bats to raise his batting average to 0.246. Analysts say that he is filling Kim Ha-sung's gap well over the offense and defense.
jhno@sportschosun.com
