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San Diego Padres infielder Kim Ha-sung will undergo surgery on his right shoulder. As Japanese pitchers Yu Darvish and Yuki Matsui belong to San Diego, the Japanese media also showed great interest in the news of Kim Ha-sung's surgery.

Kim Ha-sung injured his right shoulder while sliding to first base during an away game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on August 19. Kim Ha-sung, who was on the injured list for the first time since his Major League debut, has been undergoing rehabilitation, but he felt uncomfortable when he threw, so he ended up on the operating table.

Kim Ha-sung, who won the Gold Glove in the National League Utility category by completing his career high season with a batting average of 260 (140 hits in 538 at-bats) and 17 homers, 60 RBIs, 84 runs and three steals in 152 games last year, ended the season earlier than expected due to unexpected injuries. He had a batting average of 233 (94 hits in 403) with 11 homers, 47 RBIs, 60 runs and 22 steals, falling short of last year's performance.

Coach Mike Shildt regretted Kim Ha-sung's injury but said, "There is no question for our team. We will be able to play a competitive game no matter who plays."

"San Diego infielder Kim Ha-sung will undergo surgery on his right shoulder," Japanese sports media "Sports Hochi" said on the Internet on the 1st. "Kim Ha-sung, who injured his right shoulder during an away game against Colorado on August 19, said, "I made every effort to return, but my body didn't listen. I think this season is over. I had a chance to return before the postseason," he added.

"The San Diego Padres will play a wild card series against the Atlanta Braves starting on the 2nd. They will play the postseason for the first time in two years without the main shortstop," the media reported.

Meanwhile, Kim Ha-sung, who is scheduled to become an FA after the end of this season, may be less interested in the FA market due to surgery on his right shoulder.

U.S. sports media "The Athletic" predicted, "The situation remains to be seen a little more as to which team Kim Ha-sung will play next year. Although the timing of surgery is not good, Kim Ha-sung is likely to appear in the FA market as a center infielder who gave up $8 million in mutual options and received a $2 million buyout."