Coach Mike Shildt watching the game
San Diego Padres‘ reliever Ko Woo-seok (25) takes the mound against his home team, the LG Twins, and undergoes his final test for entry into the big league.
San Diego coach Mike Silt said ahead of the practice game against LG in the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) Seoul Series held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 18th, “Koh Woo-seok will take the mound today,” and “I’m looking forward to facing his former team.” said.
He continued, “I think Go Woo-seok will feel a variety of emotions during today’s game.”
Go Woo-seok, who was the closing pitcher for LG in the KBO League until last season, announced his intention to enter the MLB and signed a 2+1 year contract with San Diego worth up to $9.4 million.
o Woo-seok did not perform very well in MLB exhibition games this season.
Appeared in 5 games, recorded 1 loss and an average ERA of 12.46 in 4⅓ innings.
His speed dropped significantly compared to his days with LG, and his pitching was not that good.
San Diego’s position is that they will wait until Go Woo-seok returns to normal condition.
AJ Preller, president of baseball operations, said in an interview on the 17th, “Go Woo-seok played until the end of the season (participating in the 2023 Korean Series as a member of his former team LG), so he started preparing for the new season a little later than other players.” “I do it,” he said.
After finishing the game against LG, San Diego plans to decide on the roster for the opening two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, which will be held at Gocheok Dome from the 20th to the 21st.
Regarding the management of the end of the new season, Coach Silt said, “Roberto Suarez did well in the practice game with the Korean national baseball team yesterday. He is one of the candidates,” and added, “In addition, Wandy Peralta is good for both left and right hitters, and Yuki Matsui is adapting well.”
He then expressed satisfaction, saying, “As the season progresses, many players will have opportunities,” and “It’s a good environment with many options.” 토토사이트
