Padres’ Sung-Mun Song problem is becoming a red flag at the worst possible time

The Padres signed KBO star Sung-mun Song to sure up their infield depth, as the team needed options after losing both Luis Arraez and Ryan O’Hearn. By bringing him in, it gave A.J. Preller and Craig Stammen plenty of flexibility with how they managed the infield.

However, Song ended up hurting himself in a live BP in January, sidelining him in spring training. When he returned, he appeared in seven games and batted .250 with a home run and an OPS over .800.

Unfortunately for Song and the Padres, despite how well he has played, he sustained another injury that could throw off the Padres' plans to begin the season.

Padres’ Sung-Mun Song situation is getting shakier by the day

Song exited a game with more oblique tightness, which has seemed to be a growing trend with him in spring training. The injury may be a cause for concern, as his opening day status may be in jeopardy.

The Padres have only 14 games remaining on their spring training schedule, and it means that Craig Stammen will have to dig deep into the group of players that remain at camp.

San Diego has a ton of starters participating in the World Baseball Classic, and it is up to the depth pieces to prove their worth during their absence.

Before his recent injury, Stammen was testing Song out at a position he had been unfamiliar with, and that was shortstop. With Xander Bogaerts being one of the many Padres to compete in the WBC, Stammen figured he’d build some confidence in the 29-year-old.

Song had played first, second, and third base before, and it makes him all the more reliable to know that he may have the ability to play all four infield positions.

For now, it’s up to him to get rested up and ready for the season, as Padres fans are eager to see what they have in one of their most random signings.