Jung Ho Kang Hitting Without Restrictions
5 years agoPittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang (oblique), who has been on the injured list since May 13 with a left side strain, is hitting in the cages with no restrictions while also throwing and fielding grounders. He'll hit on the field in the coming days, with the final step being a rehab assignment. Expect the Pirates to give Kang plenty of minor league at-bats, as he was hitting just .133 with a .504 OPS in 31 games before his injury. Colin Moran has been decent for the Bucs at the hot corner in Kang's absence, so there's no guarantee that Kang will get a starting job upon his return. He'll have to hit a lot better than he was going to get consistent playing time.
Source: MLB.com - Adam Berry
Source: MLB.com - Adam Berry