Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres, who missed the last four games due to abdominal pain, is close to returning.

Ha-seong Kim missed the home game against the Colorado Rockies held at Petco Park in San Diego, California, USA on the 21st (Korean time).

Due to this absence, he did not play in 4 consecutive games. Abdominal pain was a problem.

The condition is improving. Bob Scanlan, the Padres’ own broadcast sideline reporter, said in the sideline reporting conducted during the game that day, Ha-seong Kim completed defensive training that day and is scheduled to stand by as a pinch hitter for the game.

San Diego coach Bob Melvin also said the same thing in a post-game interview with local media, including the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Melvin said that Kim Ha-seong was ready to play as a substitute, saying that he batted and completed defensive training in the batting cage before the game.

He added that they actually considered replacing him. When Xander Bogaerts felt cramps while batting in the bottom of the 8th inning, a replacement was considered.

However, Bogaerts remained at the plate and played until the end.

San Diego will play a three-game home game against the St. Louis Cardinals after a day’s rest. This is the last home series of the season.

Coach Melvin said, “I think I will be able to relax after one day of rest. He evaluated the situation positively, saying, “We are moving in the right direction.”

BY: 안전놀이터