Awesome Kim has returned to the starting lineup after overcoming a calf injury, returning after four games.
The Tampa Bay Rays are preparing for the second game of a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on the 9th (Korean time).
Tampa Bay has set up a starting lineup against right-hander Jack Flaherty, who has 60 career wins in Major League Baseball, featuring Yandy Díaz (designated hitter), Jonathan Aranda (first baseman), Junior Caminero (third baseman), Josh Lowe (right fielder), Kim Ha-seong (shortstop), Jake Mangum (left fielder), Chandler Simpson (center fielder), José Caballero (second baseman), and Matt Thaiss (catcher). The starting pitcher is Ryan Pepiot.
After completing long-term rehabilitation following shoulder surgery, Kim Ha-seong had his comeback game against the Minnesota Twins on the 5th, recording 1 hit in 3 at-bats and 1 stolen base. However, he was out attempting to steal third base in the top of the 7th inning and suffered a calf cramp, causing him to sit out for three days. Fortunately, he avoided being placed on the injured list and, after management from the team's training staff, returned to the cleanup trio in the order after four games. Kim Ha-seong has a career record against Flaherty of 2 hits in 5 at-bats with a batting average of .400.
In response, Detroit has set up a starting lineup featuring Colt Keith (designated hitter), Gleyber Torres (second baseman), Riley Greene (left fielder), Spencer Torkelson (first baseman), Wenzel Pérez (right fielder), Dillon Dingler (catcher), Zach McKinstry (third baseman), Matt Vierling (center fielder), and Javier Báez (shortstop).
After losing the first game of the series the previous day, the Tampa Bay Rays are 3rd in the American League East (49 wins, 42 losses), while Detroit, on a four-game winning streak, has risen to 1st in the Central Division (58 wins, 34 losses).
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