Shoulder surgery → Rehabilitation match → Hamstring pain...Kim Ha-sung's TB debut match is imminent Triple-A next week
Jun 20, 2025
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MLB.COM, the official website of the U.S. Major League Baseball, said on the 20th (Korea time) that it resumed light baseball activities as of the 16th (local time) and that it is expected to return within this week.
Kim Ha-sung signed a two-year, maximum $31 million contract with the Tampa Bay Rays ahead of this season.
He signed with the San Diego Padres ahead of the 2021 season and began to take the path of 'Big Leaguer'. Although he struggled a little with his early adaptation, he also won the Gold Glove in the utility category with a batting average of 2617 home runs and an OPS of 0.749 in 2023.
There was an evaluation that a $100 million contract was possible, but the injury was hampered. Playing for San Diego last year, he injured his right shoulder during a game against the Colorado Rockies in August and eventually underwent surgery. In the end, he signed a two-year contract with Tampa Bay, a small market, at risk of shoulder injury.
Kim Ha-sung's place in Tampa Bay was definitely there. At the time of the contract, local media said that `When Kim Ha-sung returns from the injured list, the potential of the lineup will certainly improve' and"It will be exciting to see how Kim Ha-sung will perform on the big league stage from May.'
I thought I would be able to return in May, but the timing was delayed a little. Kim Ha-sung, who was struggling with rehabilitation, played in Triple-A game last month for rehabilitation purposes and improved his sense of practice. He continued his defensive training and accelerated his return. However, on the 14th, Tampa Bay coach Kevin Cash announced that training had been suspended, saying, `Kim Ha-sung felt pain in his right hamstring.'
Coach Cash said he was going to take a break for about five days and then start rehabilitation.
Fortunately, he avoided major injuries. By conducting light training, he started preparing for the actual game again.
CBS Sports in the U.S. said 'If the rehabilitation progresses well, he will play at Triple-A Durham Bulls next week'
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
