Major League Baseball is the place where the law of the jungle is applied most explicitly. We can't let our guard down for a single moment. We don't know when and where we will be attacked. Even if we fall into a slump, we need to regain our form as soon as possible. We should not be injured. This is because when you return, your seat is already occupied by someone.

Xander Bogaerts signed an 11-year, $280 million contract with the San Diego Padres ahead of the 2023 season. He pushed Kim Ha-sung to second base and secured the shortstop position.

His first year with the San Diego Padres, however, was not very successful. He performed well with a batting average of 0.285 and 19 homers, but failed to match his reputation with the Boston Red Sox.

When Kim Ha-sung hit a career high, the San Diego Padres sent Bogaerts to second base and moved Kim Ha-sung to shortstop ahead of spring training for the 2024 season. He has high expectations for Kim Ha-sung.안전놀이터

Bogaerts, however, was taken aback by his unfamiliar defense on the second base. He focused more on defense, but ended up with a batting average of 0.209 and four homers in 47 games since the season's opening. Worse yet, he left the team due to his shoulder injury.

Kim Ha-sung is also not showing as much aggression as expected. As a result, the position swap between the two is likely to be a "failure."

San Diego, which has no substitute agents, continues to use Kim Ha-sung as a shortstop.

The problem is Bogaerts. He will reportedly recover from his injury and play a rehabilitation game. He will play for Triple-A for seven to 10 days, recover the sense of play, and then return to the team.

But there is no room. This is because second baseman Jake Cronenworth is holding up. Cronenworth is active in offense and defense. Luis Arraez is at first base.

In response, Bogartz said, "I want to be a super utility man," according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He said he would play there wherever his position was.

If that happens, Bogaerts will become the most expensive utility man in MLB.

Attention is focusing on whether coach Mike Shildt will shake the infield again in time for Bogaerts' return. It may even affect Kim Ha-sung.