Padres’ Song Sung-mun Sidelined About Four Weeks With Oblique Injury

The setback follows his December four-year, $15 million deal after a breakout run in the KBO.

Overview

The infielder was hurt during a recent batting practice session and is pausing baseball activities.
The roughly monthlong timeline overlaps with Padres spring workouts that begin Feb. 11 for pitchers and catchers and Feb. 15 for the full squad.
Oblique recoveries are hard to predict, so San Diego could consider a 10-day injured list stint if his ramp-up slips past schedule.
His status for the March 5–17 World Baseball Classic is unclear, and he did not attend South Korea’s preliminary camp in Saipan.
With Manny Machado at third base, the Padres have discussed Song at first or second and even exploring an outfield look to find him at-bats.