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

Overview

• The infielder was hurt during a recent batting practice session, according to Yonhap, and sought treatment at a clinic in Yokohama, Japan.
• Reports project roughly a four-week recovery, though oblique injuries are notoriously difficult to predict.
• Padres pitchers and catchers begin workouts Feb. 11 with full-squad sessions Feb. 15, placing his ramp-up near the start of camp.
• His availability for the March 5–17 World Baseball Classic is uncertain, and he did not take part in South Korea’s preliminary camp in Saipan.
• Signed in December to a four-year deal reportedly worth $15 million, Song brings infield versatility behind Manny Machado with potential outfield consideration.