Kim Ha-sung's shoulder surgery ends the season... There is a possibility of change in his future
Kim Ha-sung's shoulder surgery ends the season... There is a possibility of change in his future
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Kim Ha-sung (San Diego Padres) ends the season with shoulder surgery.
Not only did the postseason fail, but there was also a cloud over the long-term contract to be promoted as a free agent (FA) after the season.
San Diego manager Mike Shildt of the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) announced on the 29th (Korea time) that the season of Kim Ha-sung, who was on the injured list due to right shoulder pain, has ended ahead of an away game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
A few minutes later, Kim Ha-sung personally stood in front of reporters and announced that he was going to operate on his shoulder. It is a surgery to seal the slightly torn order of joints, and the exact date of the surgery is not known.
In an interview with the U.S. media, Kim Ha-sung said, "I made every effort to return to the team and help, but my body didn't go out of my way," adding, "This season is over. I'm very disappointed and frustrated."
According to a report by the local San Diego Union-Tribune, Kim Ha-sung said, "The San Diego club is a team that means a lot to me," adding, "I've been working with my colleagues to win the World Series trophy every year for the past four years and have made great memories."
"This team is like a family to me, and I've got a great chance to win this year," he said, adding, "I can't be with the team this fall, but I'll cheer for my teammates from the bottom of my heart."
Kim Ha-sung came into the dugout complaining of shoulder pain while sliding to first base during an opponent's check against the Colorado Rockies on Aug. 19.
Since then, he has been on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation and prepared to return, but his recovery has been slow, causing concern.
He couldn't join the team because he couldn't make the most important throw to the shortstop properly, and he finally decided to go on the operating table.
With this, Kim Ha-sung finished the 2024 season with a batting average of 0.233, 11 homers and 47 RBIs.
With the sudden surgery, Kim Ha-sung's post-season move became the focus of attention. Kim Ha-sung signed a contract with San Diego in 2021 for a guaranteed amount of $28 million and a maximum of $39 million.
The guaranteed amount includes $2 million in buyouts. If Kim Ha-sung, who played four years until this year, extends his contract with San Diego by one year, he will receive an annual salary of $8 million in 2025. 메이저놀이터
Kim Ha-sung came out as a free agent after the season for a $2 million "transfer" from San Diego and dreamed of a long-term contract of more than $100 million, but faced a situation where he had to restructure his negotiation strategy with an unexpected shoulder surgery.
U.S. media, including MLB.COM, predicted that Kim Ha-sung is likely to appear in the FA market without extending his contract with San Diego after surgery.
San Diego, which entered fall baseball for the first time in two years, also experienced an unexpected situation in which it had to play the postseason as a substitute without a built-in shortstop.
Sander Bohartz, who was pushed to second base by Kim Ha-sung, will return to shortstop, and Jake Cronenworth will take second base.