Choi Ji-Man (32) had an angry multi-hit game. He has resumed his fight for a major league call-up.
Choi, who plays for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets of the New York Mets organization, started at first base three times and went 2-for-5 in the Triple-A regular-season game against the Rochester Red Wings (Washington Nationals) on Tuesday (Sept. 30) at NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, New York.
After being shockingly cut from the major league opening day roster, Choi began the season in Triple-A for the first time in his career. This is the first time in nearly six years that Choi has started a season at Triple-A, excluding injury rehab stints, since 2018.
Choi faced a two-pitch, two-strike count against starter Joan Aiden with the bases loaded in the first inning and took a five-pitch 95.5 mph four-seam fastball for a single to left.
He was stranded at second base with two outs in the second inning with a 3-0 lead and grounded out to first base with a 6-1 lead in the fourth inning.
In his fourth at-bat with the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth, 카지노사이트 he lined a single to left off left-hander Richard Blair. It was a wild pitch, but he was lucky enough to get the hit and complete the multi-hit game.
Choi was a free agent sensation last year, but suffered an Achilles injury after starting the season with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
He was traded to the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline, where he joined forces with Kim Ha-seong. But he continued to struggle with injuries, including a sprained left rib and a broken ankle, limiting him to a 1-for-6 performance in 39 games (17-for-104) with six home runs, 13 RBIs and a .624 OPS.
Choi signed a minor league deal with the Mets this year that included an invitation to spring training. If he made the Opening Day roster, Choi could earn up to $3.5 million. There was also a guaranteed major league contract worth $1 million per year, but Choi chose to forgo that in favor of an adventure and a challenge. The Mets needed a first baseman and designated hitter to back up first baseman Pete Alonso, and they thought a healthy Choi would be able to compete.
But even though Choi was healthy, he didn’t prove it. In 16 games in spring training, Choi batted just 1-for-8 (7-for-37) with one home run, five RBIs, and a .642 OPS. The Mets then brought in J.D. Martinez, a specialist designated hitter with 315 career home runs, for one year and $12 million at the end of spring training. 파워볼실시간 Unlike Choi, who still had a lot to prove, Martinez was able to lock up a major league roster spot upon signing. Choi didn’t make the Opening Day roster and was sent down to Triple-A.
Choi was able to opt out and forgo the remainder of his contract. However, the Mets opted to continue competing, and the 32-year-old veteran was happy to accept the Triple-A assignment. For now, Choi is off to a good start in the competition. Choi’s time to compete and prove himself began again.