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\u25b2 San Francisco Giants’ Lee Jung-hoo<\/p>\nTranslation result \u25b2 San Francisco Giants’ Lee Jung-hoo<\/p>\n
[SPOTV News reporter Kim Geon-il] The San Francisco Giants’ injury woes deepened as they lost Lee Jung-hoo to injury.<\/p>\n
On May 23 (Korean time), the Giants announced they had placed Lee Jung-hoo on the injured list with a back strain.<\/p>\n
With Elliot Ramos already sidelined by a right thigh injury, both of the club\u2019s starting corner outfielders are now out of the lineup.<\/p>\n
Sources say Lee\u2019s injury does not appear to be severe.<\/p>\n
Local reports indicated he was considered available before the game on the 23rd, and his condition has been improving quickly.<\/p>\n
Manager Tony Vitello said, \u201cLee has gotten a lot better,\u201d adding, \u201che still feels a slight pulling sensation in his back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lee first felt discomfort during pregame warm-ups before the May 20 game in Arizona, and the issue intensified during a swing in the game.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, the team retroactively dated his IL stint to May 19, which could allow for a return as early as the end of the month.<\/p>\n
Ramos\u2019s situation is more serious. He received a PRP injection for a right quadriceps injury and is expected to require several weeks before he can return.<\/p>\n
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\u25b2 San Francisco Giants’ Lee Jung-hoo<\/p>\n
The Giants called up outfield prospect Victor Bericoto from Triple-A Sacramento to help fill Lee\u2019s spot.<\/p>\n
The 24-year-old Bericoto is a power-oriented prospect who hit 27 homers in the minors in 2023.<\/p>\n
He hadn\u2019t been a major name heading into this season, but he made a strong impression in spring training. Invited to camp as a non-roster player, he earned the Banny Nugent Award, given to the most impressive performer at his first major-league camp.<\/p>\n
This season in Triple-A, he has a .804 OPS and six home runs in 43 games.<\/p>\n
Vitello didn\u2019t hold back in his praise. \u201cHe\u2019s a hitter \u2014 a real hitter,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s a bit abstract, but it\u2019s a common way to describe someone in baseball. He\u2019s always been that kind of player.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHe carried the momentum from spring into Triple-A, and we\u2019re excited to see him in the big leagues,\u201d Vitello added.<\/p>\n
After a disappointing start to the season, the Giants desperately need a turnaround. Losing key outfield pieces in quick succession only makes that task tougher.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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