Padres' Ha-Seong Kim: Not yet throwing across diamond
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Kim (shoulder) is taking live at-bats at San Diego's spring-training complex in Arizona and has also been playing catch, taking grounders and swinging in the batting cage; however, he's not yet throwing across the diamond, per MLB.com.
Kim landed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation Aug. 20 and is already eligible to be activated. While his ability to engage in a variety of baseball activities is promising, the fact that the Padres have thus far kept Kim from making throws to first base suggests that he still has a major hurdle to clear. Mason McCoy has been getting the majority of the starts at shortstop for San Diego while Kim has been sidelined.
Padres' Ha-Seong Kim: Joining team on road this week
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Padres manager Mike Shildt said Monday on 97.3 The Fan that Kim (shoulder) is slated to join the club in St. Louis on Tuesday.
Shildt noted that Kim was scheduled to have his injured right shoulder examined again Monday, and presuming everything looks OK, the infielder would then rejoin the club on the road. It's not clear what the next step would be, but it would likely include the resumption of baseball activities. Kim is first eligible to return from the 10-day injured list Thursday, but it's uncertain whether he might have a shot to be back by that date.
The Padres placed Kim on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right shoulder inflammation.
Kim received somewhat favorable MRI results after he jammed his shoulder during Sunday's game against Colorado, but the team ultimately decided to put him on the shelf after further evaluation. Tyler Wade will presumably take over as the Padres' primary shortstop while Kim is out, and Matthew Batten will come up from Triple-A to provide additional depth in the infield.
Kim (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
The 28-year-old jammed his right shoulder during Sunday's contest and received somewhat favorable MRI results Monday, but he'll sit Tuesday for the second consecutive. It remains to be seen if Kim will require a trip to the injured list as he continues to be evaluated. Tyler Wade is receiving another start at shortstop Tuesday for the Friars.
Padres manager Mike Shildt said Monday that an MRI on Kim's right shoulder came back somewhat favorable, but the results are still being evaluated and it's possible he could undergo additional imaging, Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Kim was removed from Sunday's game versus the Rockies after jamming his right shoulder while diving back into first base on a pickoff attempt. He's not playing Monday against the Twins and the Padres are still weighing a potential stint on the injured list. Tyler Wade is handling shortstop Monday and could be in line for regular reps there if Kim needs to miss additional time.
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Padres' Ha-Seong Kim: Absent from Monday's lineup
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Kim (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Kim had to depart Sunday's game versus the Rockies with a jammed right shoulder and was set to undergo an MRI. The results of those tests are not yet known, but he will miss at least one start and possibly more. Tyler Wade is subbing in at shortstop for the series opener against the Twins.
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Padres' Ha-Seong Kim: Set for imaging
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Kim is set to undergo an MRI on his shoulder after the team returns to San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Kim was also spotted in a sling after the game, which paints a different picture than the team's initial diagnosis of a jammed shoulder. There should be more clarity about his timeline to return to the lineup late Sunday or Monday.
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Padres' Ha-Seong Kim: Diagnosed with jammed shoulder
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Kim exited Sunday's game against the Rockies due to a jammed right shoulder.
Kim suffered the injury while diving back into first base in the third inning and immediately left the game. It doesn't sound as if the injury is serious, though the Padres have not given a timeline for Kim's return.
Kim was removed from Sunday's game against the Rockies due to an apparent right shoulder injury, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Kim singled to start off the third inning but sustained an injury while diving back into first base, and he promptly exited the contest. The specifics of the injury are unclear, and the 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.
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Padres' Ha-Seong Kim: Clubs 11th homer
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Kim went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Rockies.
Kim ended a 40-game homer drought, lifting his first long ball since June 22 when he went deep in the second inning. The shortstop hit .246 and slugged a paltry .292 during his power drought. He's slashing .229/.328/.365 with 11 homers, 47 RBI, 60 runs scored and 22 stolen bases over 119 contests, but his drop in production this year has yet to cost him his starting role at shortstop.
Kim is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Kim started the first two games of the series, picking up a couple hits and a stolen base, but he'll receive a day of rest in Wednesday's matinee. Tyler Wade is drawing the start at shortstop for the Padres.
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Padres' Ha-Seong Kim: Swipes 22nd bag
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Kim went 2-for-3 with a stolen base in a 2-1 win against Pittsburgh on Monday.
It was a quiet game offensively for both sides, and Kim was the only Padre with multiple hits. The knocks didn't directly produce any runs, but the shortstop did add to his fantasy line with a stolen base in the eighth inning. Kim is up to 22 thefts on the campaign, giving him a realistic chance of reaching 30 steals for the second straight season.
