"I'm cautious." The head coach is also cautious. How serious is Kim Ha-sung's injury
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt mentioned the extent and situation of Kim Ha-sung's injury ahead of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Petco Park in San Diego, California on the 20th (Korea Standard Time). Kim Ha-sung was injured in an away game against the Colorado Rockies on the previous day. As the leadoff hitter in the third inning, Kim had a hit to the left. It was Kim Ha-sung who was attempting to steal second base while seeking to catch a hit. Then, pitcher Bradley Blaylock checked the first base in a surprise move at the batter's box of Luis Arraez with one out. Kim Ha-sung returned to the first base by head-first sliding. However, he sent a signal to the bench immediately after taking the base with his right hand. Then, Kim Ha-sung held his right shoulder. Coach Mike Shildt and trainer rushed toward first base, and Kim Ha-sung was replaced. Kim Ha-sung expressed his anger roughly. He even threw a helmet from the dugout. It was a scene that hinted at his unusual condition. After the game, the San Diego Padres said, "Kim Ha-sung showed signs of stiff shoulders. He will undergo an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) examination tomorrow (20th)." "He is not in a good condition. It happened too quickly," Kim said. "I will have an MRI exam tomorrow and see how much my injury is. I will think positively. I will come back as soon as possible." However, after undergoing MRI, the team and Shildt are cautious. It seemed that they could not afford to think positively. "Kim Ha-sung underwent MRI examination," Shildt said before the game. "However, we are still analyzing the results of the imaging. I was more optimistic at first, but I think I should speak carefully. More video analysis is needed. It could be better or worse. We are still collecting information." He also did not confirm whether he will be listed on the injured list. In addition, Kim Ha-sung said he would not participate in the game at all. In place of Kim Ha-sung, Tyler Wade will be the starting shortstop for the match against Minnesota on the day. Luis Arraez (designated hitter), Jurix Profar (left fielder), Jake Cronenworth (first baseman), Manny Machado (third baseman), Xander Bogaerts (second baseman), Jackson Merrill (center fielder), David Peralta (right fielder), Kyle Higashioka (poster) and Tyler Wade (striker).