San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin feels Lee Jung-hoo's absence.

Melvin said in an interview ahead of an away game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on the 23rd (Korea Standard Time), "I feel his vacancy."

Lee Jung-hoo injured his left shoulder while colliding with the fence during defense in the top of the first inning of a home game against the Cincinnati Reds on the 13th.

Afterwards, he was diagnosed with dislocated shoulder and ruptured joint and eye. He will undergo surgery to treat the dislocated shoulder in early June. The estimated recovery period is six months. He is out of the season.

Since Lee Jung-hoo was absent, the team has recorded six wins and three losses. It recorded its first sweep of the season against the Colorado Rockies, winning its first four consecutive games of the season.토토사이트 순위

Luis Matos took the opportunity to become the starting center fielder. He was named the Player of the Week last week, completely erasing Lee's absence.

Nevertheless, Melvin said, "Jung-hoo is our leadoff hitter and center fielder," adding that he feels Lee Jung-hoo's absence greatly.

"It is true that the Tomatoes are doing well right now. However, we are feeling Lee Jung-hoo's absence. He is the player who instilled passion in this team, and he had the propaganda power to make everyone around him happy," he said of Lee's absence.

Lee Jung-hoo is currently staying in San Francisco without missing the team's expedition.

"Right now, he's not playing on the field, he's not even with us. He's going to have surgery soon, and after that, I hope he'll spend as much time with the team as possible. Because he's a fantastic player," Melvin continued.

Meanwhile, San Francisco Giants announced the lineup of Luis Matos (center fielder), Ramonte Wade Jr. (first baseman), Tyro Estrada (second baseman), Matt Chapman (third baseman), Patrick Bailey (catcher), Jorge Soler (designated hitter), Heliot Ramos (left fielder), Mike Yastremski (right fielder) and Marco Luciano (striker). Blake Snell will start.

"I wanted to give as many at-bats as possible to a player who is now in good form. And Soler also wanted to give him some time to rest. I'm trying not to make too many changes, but these players are also accepting of this situation," Melvin said of the lineup.

Meanwhile, San Francisco reinstated starter Snell from the injured list and sent right-hander Nick Avila down to Double-A Richmond.

Following catcher and outfielder Blake Seibol earlier, Avila also sent down to Double A, not Triple A.

Melvin said, "When the team returns home, they will also return to Sacramento (Triple A's hometown)," and explained that he was preparing for an emergency call-up during the away period.