Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang has found himself on the Disabled List once again, this time with a left shoulder injury.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed third baseman Jung Ho Kang on the 15 Day Disabled List according to Alan Saunders of Pirates Prospects.
Source: #Pirates 3B Jung Ho Kang is expected to go on the DL. No word on corresponding move.https://t.co/kTh07bZtIz pic.twitter.com/WGTLRtwZgZ
— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) August 20, 2016
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Kang’s latest DL stint involves a left shoulder injury sustained in last night’s 6-5 loss to the Miami Marlins. The reported timetable of Kang’s return is two to four weeks.
Kang missed the entire month of April after undergoing knee surgery in September. The 29-year old has struggled this season, hitting just .243 with 14 home runs and 41 RBI in 77 games. Kang has stepped up as of late, hitting .350 with three home runs and four RBI in his last seven games.
In a corresponding move, the Pirates have recalled first baseman Josh Bell from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Jung Ho Kang goes on the DL because of a left shoulder injury, sustained sliding into second base last night. Josh Bell coming up.
— Bill Brink (@BrinkPG) August 20, 2016
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With David Freese now taking the solo reigns over at third base in Kang’s absence, the return of Bell to the Pirates major league roster gives them more depth at the first base position. Bell will likely split time starting over at first base with John Jaso.
In four career major league games, Bell is a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, two walks and three runs scored. Despite the brief amount of success, Bell has yet to make his first MLB start, something that will likely change sooner rather than later.
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