Padres INF Ha-Seong Kim (knee) exits, X-rays negative

Field Level Media
26 May 2023, 11:40 GMT+10

Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim injured his left knee on Thursday during San Diego's 8-6 victory over the Washington Nationals and X-rays came back negative, according to manager Bob Melvin.

Kim was injured when he fouled a pitch off the knee in the top of the second inning. He was helped off the field by two trainers, and Brandon Dixon came off the bench to finish the at-bat.

Dixon remained in the game at first base, Jake Cronenworth moved from first to second and Rougned Odor shifted from second to third.

"He felt better as the day went along," Melvin said of Kim after the contest. "I doubt he'll play tomorrow, but at this point, it doesn't look like an (injured-list stint will be needed)."

The Padres begin a three-game road series Friday against the New York Yankees.

Kim is batting .237 with five homers and 16 RBIs in 47 games. He is normally the club's second baseman but has been playing third due to the absence of Manny Machado.

Machado (fractured left hand) is on the injured list, stemming from being hit by a pitch against the Kansas City Royals on May 15. Machado has hoping to play this weekend against the Yankees, but Melvin said earlier Thursday that it was unlikely.

--Field Level Media

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Kansas City Post.

More Information

72 ℉

Fair in Kansas City/Downtown

International

Section

In first, tax funding to be used by Oklahoma Catholic school

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma: An Oklahoma school board has approved the application of the Catholic Church to establish the first religious ...

Elon Musk hosts video interview of Democratic candidate RFK Jr.

NEW YORK CITY, New York: In his second Twitter Spaces event for a 2024 White House candidate, Elon Musk hosted ...

Amtrak nearly at pre-COVID-19 ridership levels, says official

WASHINGTON D.C.: Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner said this week that despite projected losses of $800 million for the current budget ...

US to pay $570 million to eliminate dangerous rail sites

WASHINGTON D.C.: The Biden administration has announced that it is providing grants worth $570 million to eliminate many dangerous railroad ...

No confirmation, as reports say King Charles going to France in fall

PARIS, France: According to a report by BFM TV, Britain's King Charles is considering a visit to France in September, ...

US to get tough as drone disrupts Pittsburgh airport

WASHINGTON D.C.: The Federal Aviation Administration has said that a drone sighting disrupted some flights at Pittsburgh International Airport this ...

Business

Section