I didn't show you my skills, Choi Ji-man is on the injured list again

A 10-day injured man with a sprained rib... the second hiatus of the season

Choi Ji-man of the San Diego Padres in the U.S. Major League Baseball

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Choi Ji-man fell into the swamp of injury again.

The San Diego Padres of the U.S. Major League Baseball announced on the 15th (local time) that Choi Ji-man was on the 10-day injured list due to a sprain near his left rib.

The official website of the Major League also said, "Choi Ji-man's swing put a strain on his left rib," adding, "The time when he was on the injured list is retroactive to August 13th because he failed to play the past few games."

Choi doesn't have a hit in San Diego yet

Choi Ji-man left the Tampa Bay Rays for four years and moved to the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, but had to leave for nearly three months due to an Achilles tendon injury after the opening.

Choi Ji-man, who returned late in early July, had a batting average of 0.268, four home runs, nine RBIs, a .296 on-base percentage, and a slugging percentage in July alone.He showed off his presence by recording 634, OPS.930. However, Pittsburgh, which has lost hope of advancing to the postseason due to repeated sluggishness, put Choi Ji-man, who has a high ransom, on the trade list.

Then, San Diego, which wanted to reinforce its left-handed big gun, recruited Choi Ji-man in a surprise move, and a "Korean Duo" was formed with Kim Ha-sung. For San Diego, where existing resources such as Jake Cronenworth, Matt Carpenter, and Nelson Cruz were disappointing, he expected Choi Ji-man, who is experienced and has a "one shot."

However, Choi Ji-man, who wore a San Diego uniform, rarely used his strength. He has played seven games since the transfer, but has remained silent with no hits in 11 at-bats. His performance this season is also batting average.179, on-base percentage .239, slugging percentage.It plummeted to 440.

Choi Ji-man failed to play after the Arizona Diamondbacks match on the 12th. His performance fell short of expectations, but it was difficult to understand that Choi Ji-man, who gave up a large number of promising players and brought them, was only on the bench.

I'm Choi, who's been caught up in an injury... "FA is awesome." Is it getting far

However, as San Diego announced the news of Choi Ji-man's injury, the question of not having a chance to play recently was solved. It is regrettable for San Diego, which desperately needs every game due to the postseason wild card competition.

It is a bigger negative factor for Choi Ji-man. At the end of this season, it is the most important time in baseball's life to qualify as a free agent. However, he has not been able to show his skills as large and small injuries continue.

Choi Ji-man was also aware of this better than anyone else, so his injury worsened. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego coach Bob Melvin said, "Choi Ji-man's condition got worse as he endured the pain and swung," adding, "I hope it's not a long-term injury."

Choi Ji-man, who is already in his eighth year in the Major League, is famous as a player who has long-hitting power and experience and raises the team's atmosphere with his unique affinity.

If Choi Ji-man appears in the FA market, there are many clubs that will be interested. However, if the injury continues as it is now, even if he performs well after returning, his "durability" will inevitably be suspected and his value will not be recognized as much as he wants.

Attention is focusing on whether Choi Ji-man, who is going through a difficult season, will return quickly after shaking off his injury and succeed in turning the tables. 토토사이트