San Diego Padres Option Former KBO Star Sung-Mun Song to Triple-A
Why Padres optioned $15 million infielder and former KBO star to Triple-A
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The San Diego Padres have optioned infielder Sung-Mun Song, a former star from the Korea Baseball Organization, to Triple-A El Paso after he was reinstated from the injured list. The decision allows him to gain regular playing time following an injury, as he has yet to make his Major League debut.
- 01Sung-Mun Song was signed by the Padres for four years at $15 million.
- 02He was optioned to Triple-A El Paso to gain more playing time.
- 03Song has a .276 batting average with 10 RBIs in 16 Triple-A games.
- 04He previously starred in the KBO, hitting 26 home runs and stealing 25 bases in 2025.
- 05The Padres have depth in the infield, allowing them to be patient with Song's development.
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The San Diego Padres have made a strategic move by optioning Sung-Mun Song, a 29-year-old infielder who signed a $15 million contract after a successful career in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). Song was reinstated from the injured list but has not yet made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut due to a right oblique strain. The Padres aim to provide him with regular at-bats at Triple-A El Paso, where he has posted a .276 batting average and 10 RBIs in his first 16 games. Song previously excelled in the KBO, notably hitting 26 home runs and stealing 25 bases in 2025. With strong infield depth, the Padres can afford to be patient as they develop Song into a key player for their MLB roster.
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This decision allows the Padres to develop Song further, potentially strengthening their infield in the future.
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