Set-up man Suarez returns

The Padres team announced on the 21st (Korean time) that Robert Suarez (32) is returning from the injured list. Suarez has been on the injured list all along with an elbow injury. After completing his rehabilitation process and joining the Toronto expedition, he was expected to return ahead of the final match of the series.

Suarez, who played for Nippon Professional Baseball Softbank and Hanshin, stepped into the big leagues last season by signing with San Diego. His first season was successful. He had a 2.27 earned run average in 45 games, throwing 47 2/3 innings. 안전놀이터 He had 11 holds and 1 save and 3 blown saves out of 18 save situations. In particular, in the second half of 23 games, he showed an overwhelming appearance with 3 wins and an average ERA of 1.48, contributing to the team's advancement to the postseason.

After opting out, he re-signed with the Padres for five years and $46 million. It is a structure that can execute an opt-out after three years. His return is expected to be a great addition to the team, which is currently struggling for the rankings. Director Bob Melvin expressed his anticipation, saying, "It would be great if he came back." San Diego moved Matt Waldron down to Triple-A to make room for him on the 26-man roster and waived left-hander Jose Castillo for a spot on the 40-man roster.

Meanwhile, San Diego predicted the lineup of Fernando Tatis Jr. (Right fielder), Juan Soto (left fielder), Manny Machado (third baseman), Zander Bogatz (shortstop), Jake Cronenworth (second baseman), Gary Sanchez (catcher), Matt Carpenter (designated hitter), Trent Grisham (center fielder), and Alfonso Rivas (first baseman). Ha-seong Kim starts from the bench. It is a picture of Kim Ha-seong, who has been active as a leadoff recently and has a lot of stamina, and at the same time intensively placed left-handed hitters against right-handed starter Chris Bassett.