Sung-Mun Song Fantasy Stats

San Diego Padres infielder Sung-Mon Song said that he's been told that he'll work at third base, second base, first base, and maybe some outfield as he enters his first major-league season, according to Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan. The Padres signed the 29-year-old to a four-year, $15 million contract in December after he mostly played the hot corner in the Korean Baseball Organization for the Kiwoom Heroes. The Friars are set at third with All-Star Manny Machado, obviously, so Song is expected to bounce around as a super-utility guy in 2026. He could also compete for playing time at designated hitter with newcomer Miguel Andujar. Song came on strong the last two years in Korea and displayed more power at the plate, but it remains to be seen how it'll translate to MLB. Fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting much as Song transitions to better competition.

San Diego Padres infielder Sung-Mun Song (oblique) is expected to miss four weeks while recovering from an oblique injury that he suffered during a recent batting practice session, according to Jee-ho Yoo of Yonhap News Agency. Yoo notes that Song recently visited a clinic in Yokohama, Japan, to receive extensive treatment before arriving in Arizona for his first MLB spring training. The four-week timeline indicates that Song should be ready near the start of camp. The 29-year-old inked a deal with the Padres after an impressive two-year stretch in the KBO, during which he posted a .327 batting average with 45 home runs, 194 RBI, 46 stolen bases, a 10.6% walk rate, and a 14.3% strikeout rate. Song primarily played third base with the Kiwoom Heroes, but he also earned reps at second base and first base. His versatility gives him value with the Padres, whose left side of the infield is typically patrolled by Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts. As a result, he'll likely play second base for San Diego.