It is a great relief. San Francisco Giants' Jung Hoo Lee's MRI exam results revealed no problems.

Susan Sluce of San Francisco Chronicle reported on the 19th (Korea time) that "the MRI showed no structural damage to Jung Hoo Lee's back. He will continue rehabilitation as he comes back from back discomfort."

Jung Hoo was scheduled to start in the game against Seattle on the 16th, but was excluded from the lineup due to back pain. It was said that he experienced back strain upon waking up. San Francisco hoped that Jung Hoo could return a few days later, but as the pain lasted longer than expected, he underwent an MRI exam on the 18th.

Bob Melvin, the San Francisco manager, expressed concern on the 18th about Jung Hoo's MRI exam plans, saying, "The situation hasn’t improved. If he can play here (Arizona camp) or at home (Oracle Park), that would be fine. The pain has clearly persisted longer than expected, but I hope to hear good news. The situation hasn’t improved."

The San Francisco club revealed Jung Hoo's MRI exam results a day later, showing no structural damage. However, he will continue rehabilitation for the time being. When he will be able to return remains uncertain.

Jung Hoo signed a 6-year, $113 million contract with San Francisco ahead of the 2024 season. However, he prematurely ended last season after sustaining a shoulder injury while attempting to catch a home run ball and colliding with the fence during a home game against the Cincinnati Reds on May 13.

Jung Hoo, who leaped toward the fence, suffered a dislocated left shoulder. Subsequent MRI results revealed "structural damage," and he underwent shoulder surgery with Dr. Neil Elattrice in the U.S. on June 4, resulting in an end to his season. Last year, he recorded a batting average of .262 with 38 hits, 2 home runs, 8 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases in 37 games.

Successfully completing rehabilitation and returning in good health for spring camp, Jung Hoo showed good hitting form, recording a .300 batting average (9 hits in 30 at-bats), 2 home runs, and 5 RBIs in 11 exhibition games. However, he missed the game against Seattle on the 16th due to mild back pain, which has persisted until now.

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