San Diego's Song Sung-moon Demoted to Minor Leagues Due to Slump

Song Sung-moon (29), who recently struggled to secure playing time, has ultimately been sent down to the minor leagues.

The San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB) announced on the 25th (Korean time) that they have optioned Song to Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas.

This season, Song has recorded a batting average of .202, 1 home run, 15 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases over 62 games.

While he showed solid performances in defense and baserunning, his low OPS (on-base plus slugging) of .568 and resulting offensive slump became the reason for his demotion to the minors.

In place of Song, San Diego called up outfielder Dustin Harris, who posted a 1.039 OPS across 29 games with El Paso.

Although Song was demoted to the minor leagues in the latter half of the season, the possibility remains that he could rejoin the team as a pinch runner or defensive replacement if the Padres advance to the postseason.
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