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▲ San Francisco Giants’ Lee Jung-hoo
[SPOTV News reporter Kim Geon-il] The San Francisco Giants’ injury woes deepened as they lost Lee Jung-hoo to injury.
On May 23 (Korean time), the Giants announced they had placed Lee Jung-hoo on the injured list with a back strain.
With Elliot Ramos already sidelined by a right thigh injury, both of the club’s starting corner outfielders are now out of the lineup.
Sources say Lee’s injury does not appear to be severe.
Local reports indicated he was considered available before the game on the 23rd, and his condition has been improving quickly.
Manager Tony Vitello said, “Lee has gotten a lot better,” adding, “he still feels a slight pulling sensation in his back.”
Lee first felt discomfort during pregame warm-ups before the May 20 game in Arizona, and the issue intensified during a swing in the game.
Fortunately, the team retroactively dated his IL stint to May 19, which could allow for a return as early as the end of the month.
Ramos’s situation is more serious. He received a PRP injection for a right quadriceps injury and is expected to require several weeks before he can return.
▲ San Francisco Giants’ Lee Jung-hoo
The Giants called up outfield prospect Victor Bericoto from Triple-A Sacramento to help fill Lee’s spot.
The 24-year-old Bericoto is a power-oriented prospect who hit 27 homers in the minors in 2023.
He hadn’t been a major name heading into this season, but he made a strong impression in spring training. Invited to camp as a non-roster player, he earned the Banny Nugent Award, given to the most impressive performer at his first major-league camp.
This season in Triple-A, he has a .804 OPS and six home runs in 43 games.
Vitello didn’t hold back in his praise. “He’s a hitter — a real hitter,” he said. “It’s a bit abstract, but it’s a common way to describe someone in baseball. He’s always been that kind of player.”
“He carried the momentum from spring into Triple-A, and we’re excited to see him in the big leagues,” Vitello added.
After a disappointing start to the season, the Giants desperately need a turnaround. Losing key outfield pieces in quick succession only makes that task tougher.
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