One South Korean player got the call up to the majors. However, another South Korean was demoted to the minors. Finally, an MLB team called up Park Hoy-jun from the Indianapolis Indians.
According to online sports betting reports, the 25-year-old infielder was sent to the minors on August 23 after he went 0-20 at the plate. However, Pittsburgh Pirates was looking for an extra infielder after Michael Chavis injured his right elbow.
Park debuted with the New York Yankees in July. However, the team traded him to Pittsburgh. According to sports betting odds experts, Park got his first home run in the major league on August 10.
MLB Team Called Up Park Hoy-jun
After his first home run, Kim suffered a batting slump. He batted 3 for 32 in ten games since his first MLB homer. Also, he was batting .200/.250/.317 with the Pirates. In the minor league, Park went 3 for 12 with five walks and three RBIs.
After his promotion, Park started at second base. Also, he was eighth in the batting rotation against the Chicago White Sox. Park went zero out of three with two strikeouts and a walk. Also, he scored a run in his team’s losing effort.
According to people betting on the Korean baseball team, Park played five positions for Pittsburgh. He played shortstop, second base, and all three outfield spots.
In the American League, Texas Rangers demoted Yang Hyeon-jong to the minors. It is the first season for the pitcher in the MLB. The team called him up on August 24 after several players contracted COVID-19.
Yang had four starts in eight appearances when he debuted for the Rangers this season. However, he only made one relief appearance after his call-up. He pitched two scoreless frames against the Astros. His record for the season is 0-3, with an ERA of 5.23 in nine games.
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