"Sung-Mun Song, 29, spent most of the past decade as a regular in the KBO League in South Korea. He was posted for MLB clubs in the offseason and landed with the Padres, securing a $15MM guarantee on a four-year deal."
"It's unusual for players signed to eight-figure, multi-year free agent deals to be optioned to the minors, but there are some unique circumstances at play here."
"In this case, it appears that Song doesn't have such protection, which is typically afforded to players coming over from leagues in other countries."
"The Friars could have gone that route, especially with Cactus League contests leading to his IL stint."
Sung-Mun Song has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A El Paso after recovering from a right oblique strain. He signed a four-year, $15MM deal with the Padres after spending a decade in the KBO League. Unlike typical MLB veterans, Song does not have the option to veto a minor league assignment. The Padres may want him to gain regular playing time in the minors rather than a limited role in the majors.
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