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The New York Mets have decided to option Mark Vientos to Triple-A Syracuse, meaning he will not be on the Opening Day roster. Additionally, veteran Ji Man Choi will also not make the team.
The San Diego Padres have acquired veteran left-hander Rich Hill and first baseman Ji Man Choi from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a trade, indicating their intention to bolster their roster ahead of the Trade Deadline. Hill, despite being the oldest player in MLB, has shown he can still cover innings, while Choi brings offensive potential but lacks defensive prowess. The Padres are betting on Choi's history and hope he can contribute as a designated hitter or bench bat.
Pittsburgh Pirates' first baseman Ji-Man Choi is expected to miss eight weeks of action due to a strained left Achilles tendon, while lefties Jarlin Garcia and Rob Zastryzny are also out for extended periods of time due to arm injuries. Garcia is still unable to grip a ball, while Zastryzny has been diagnosed with ulnar neuritis. With both Garcia and Zastryzny out, the Pirates only have one lefty in the bullpen, Rule 5 pick Jose Hernandez. The Pirates may look to add depth via waivers or other options.
Ji-Man Choi and Ji Hwan Bae became the first South Korean teammates in MLB history to hit home runs in the same game, with Choi hitting a 418-foot blast for his second consecutive game with a homer. Choi had a rough start to the season, but found his groove in the first two games against the Astros, going 3 for 8 with two solo homers. The Pirates traded for Choi to address their issues at first base, add a veteran voice for Bae, and a left-handed power bat to their lineup.