As the regular season nears its close, the San Diego Padres are closely monitoring the status of Ha-Seong Kim, their starting shortstop, who has been on the 15-day injured list since August 18 due to right shoulder inflammation. The injury, sustained while diving back into first base, has proven tricky and complicated Kim’s return to the lineup. Kim looks to return ahead of the upcoming series against the Chicago White Sox at Petco Park.
Despite being able to hit at full capacity, Kim has faced setbacks in resuming his defensive duties. His throwing program entered a “holding pattern” in mid-September due to discomfort, but recent developments have provided a glimmer of hope for both Kim and the Padres. On September 20, he resumed playing catch and made light throws across the diamond, signaling a potential turn for the better in his recovery process.
Padres manager Mike Shildt shared insights into Kim’s recovery following a promising session…