Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Shim Joon-seok, who has yet to play in an official 2024 season due to a shoulder injury, what is the current situation?
Todd Tomchick, director of sports medicine, who is in charge of the Pirates' squad's rehabilitation problems, met with reporters ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays and away games at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the 22nd (Korea time).
He also reported on the situation of Shim Joon-seok, who is currently rehabilitating from the rookie level Florida Complex League. "I am currently pitching in the bullpen, and I plan to play live BP in mid-July against batters," he said.
Shim Jun-seok suffered a chest muscle injury during pitching in August last year, and he has since been on the injured list this season due to a recurrence of shoulder injuries during rehabilitation.
Considering that he stayed in the "early stages" in April, it is a significant step forward. Director Tom Chik also said, "He is in a very good condition. There is progress."
Shim Joon-seok, who joined Pittsburgh in 2023 with a down payment of $750,000, took four appearances in the Florida Complex League last year and recorded three hits, one homer, three walks, 13 strikeouts and three runs in eight innings.
This season, he ranked 18th in the MLB.com team's promising players, recognizing his potential. However, his growth has been delayed due to injury.
Meanwhile, Tom Chick also reported the situation of other players.
Catcher Henry Davis has been doing most of his training, but he still has minor concussion symptoms and is under management under concussion protocol.
Right-hander Quinn Frister, who left due to a lateral muscle injury, played live BP for Triple-A Indianapolis. He will remain there and continue his training.
Ryan Borucki (left arm triceps) and Marco Gonzalez (left arm forearm) played live BP on the day. Borucki pitched two innings and Gonzalez pitched one inning. Gonzalez, the starting pitcher, will raise his pitching capacity to around three innings through live BP in order to take the next step. 사설 토토사이트
Out for the season due to elbow surgery, catcher Andy Rodriguez has some of the most encouraging news. Along with catcher training, he began to practice batting at left and right at bat.
Director Tom Chick said, "We are discussing how to play a rehabilitation game during the season even if it's just left-handed," adding that Rodriguez may play a formal game, if not return to the Major League during the season.