Ryu Hyun-jin, Triple A Home Run Choi Ji-man, Returns in July

"Oldest brothers" Ryu Hyun-jin Toronto and Choi Ji-man Pittsburgh are expected to join the big league, which is being kept lonely by Kim Ha-sung San Diego and Bae Ji-hwan Pittsburgh.

Toronto General Manager Ross Atkins introduced Ryu Hyun-jin's smooth rehabilitation process in an interview with local media such as "SportsNet" on the 29th. Atkins said, "Ryu Hyun-jin and Chad Green, who have undergone elbow ligament joint surgery, are doing well in rehabilitation training," adding, "Although no specific schedule has been set for their return, they are training in normal order."

Ryu Hyun-jin, who was on the operating table in June last year, has been rehabilitating step by step with the goal of returning in July this year. Recently, he has practically prepared for the actual game by performing live pitching training against batters through bullpen pitching. As a result, after a final inspection in the minor leagues, he will decide on the date of his return to the big leagues with the club. If there are no variables in the future, he is likely to return in mid-July after the All-Star break. Ryu Hyun-jin also said in an interview with local media in May, "I want to help in the second half of this season," adding, "I set mid-July as my goal for my return." Currently, the Toronto starting mound is empty with ace Alec Manoa leaving due to a slump. The Toronto club is also trying to trade, but Ryu Hyun-jin filling the vacancy is the best scenario.

Meanwhile, Choi Ji-man, who suffered from an Achilles tendon injury, made his first appearance in the Triple-A game in the minor leagues and hit a home run to urge him to return. In a Triple-A visit game against the Louisville Bats of the Cincinnati Reds at Louisville Slugger Field in Kentucky, Choi Ji-man had one hit, one walk, and three RBIs in three at-bats, including a home run.

Choi Ji-man, who started as the third first baseman for the Indianapolis Indians under Pittsburgh, hit a two-run home run against Brett Kennedy in the third inning with two outs and a runner on first base. In the last attack of the ninth inning, he got a walk and succeeded in multi-base. Choi Ji-man complained of pain in his left ankle ahead of the match against St. Louis on April 16, and was later diagnosed with damage to his Achilles tendon and was out of the lineup. 토토사이트

He has gradually recovered and has been playing in minor league games since the 23rd. He went 2-for-8 with two walks in three Double-A games. Choi Ji-man is also expected to return to the big leagues in July if his injury does not recur.