It's chilly. Kim Ha-sung, who returned to MLB after 320 days of injury or consideration, disappeared in a day

Jul 06, 2025

It's chilly. Kim Ha-sung, who returned to MLB after 320 days of injury or consideration, disappeared in a day
Tampa Bay Rays Kim Ha-sung was registered on the major league roster on the 4th (Korea time). Photo = Tampa Bay Rays Club Official X Account



It's chilly. Kim Ha-sung, who returned to MLB after 320 days of injury or consideration, disappeared in a day
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'It's cold. Is it a sign of injury or a director's consideration?'

Kim Ha-sung (30, Tampa Bay Rays), who returned to the Major League game after 320 days after overcoming a shoulder injury, was excluded from the starting lineup the day after his return match.

It's a pretty subtle decision.




Coach Kevin Cash may have adjusted the pace so that Kim Ha-sung, who returned from long rehabilitation, could comfortably adjust to the MLB stage. However, other implications can be considered. The scene of the suspected injury that came out during the return match may have actually led to the injury and the condition may have deteriorated. The Tampa Bay club did not elaborate for now.

Tampa Bay will play an away game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA early on the 6th (Korea time). It is the second game of the 10th consecutive away game in hell. In the previous day's match against Minnesota, Tampa Bay lost 3-4.

Therefore, coach Kevin Cash formed a lineup to avenge the previous day's defeat. Yandy Diaz (designated hitter), Brandon Lowe (second baseman), Junior Caminero (third baseman), Jonathan Aranda (first baseman), Jake Maengham (left fielder), Josh Lowe (right fielder), Taylor Walls (striker), Chandler Simpson (middle fielder) and Danny Jansen (catcher).




It's chilly. Kim Ha-sung, who returned to MLB after 320 days of injury or consideration, disappeared in a day
The starting members are the same as the previous day except for Kim Ha-sung. Only the batting order has changed slightly. The previous day, leadoff Joshi went down to No. 6, and No. 2 Diaz came up to No. 1, after which the players' batting order was pulled one step by one. Taylor Walls came out as the 7th shortstop Kim Ha-sung came out the day before.

Kim Ha-sung's absence may be due to consideration for his return match in 320 days, or it may be due to a real other injury. This is because a controversial scene came out against Minnesota on the 5th.

On this day, Kim Ha-sung finally made a hit in the top of the seventh inning with a 2-1 lead after going hitless in the previous two at-bats. Kim Ha-sung, who went to first base, immediately succeeded in stealing second base. Simpson then walked to base and became the first and second bases with no outs. The next batter, Danny Jensen, is out with a fly ball to the shortstop.




It's chilly. Kim Ha-sung, who returned to MLB after 320 days of injury or consideration, disappeared in a day
Coach Cash ordered a controversial double steal operation with one out and runners on first and second bases. However, second baseman Kim Ha-sung was tagged out at third base. In the end, Tampa Bay scored only one run in the top of the seventh inning, and suffered a come-from-behind loss in the bottom of the ninth inning following a tie in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Kim Ha-sung did not complete the race. After failing to double steal, he complained of pain in his right calf and was replaced at defense in the bottom of the seventh inning.

After the game, MLB.COM said, "Kim Ha-sung stole to third base and was replaced due to cramps in his right calf." "Still, Kim Ha-sung and Coach Cash said they hope it's not a big injury." Kim Ha-sung also said, `I have a cramp in my right calf.``.I spoke calmly. Attention is focusing on whether Kim Ha-sung will come back healthy and do his best.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.