On Monday, the San Francisco Giants will open up a new series with the St. Louis Cardinals in Missouri.
The Giants are coming off a 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday night in California.
Jung Hoo Lee finished with no hits in five at-bats.
Justice delos Santos of Mercury News wrote: “On the position player side, Jung Hoo Lee is the only member of the Opening Day lineup who hasn’t had a season-ending injury or been traded.”
SF Giants Announce Sudden Jung Hoo Lee Decision
For Monday’s game, the Giants have announced their starting lineup.
Via FantasyPros: “SF Giants Lineup 09/14 1. Jonah Cox CF 2. Bryce Eldridge 1B 3. Shay Whitcomb 2B 4. Turner Hill DH 5. Brett Harris 3B 6. Scott Bandura RF 7. Andrew Knizner C 8. Grant McCray LF 9. Christian Koss SS”
Lee is not in the lineup on Monday.
He is currently batting .276 with 143 hits, nine home runs, 55 RBIs, 63 runs and 12 stolen bases in 137 games.
The 28-year-old is in the middle of his third MLB season (all with the Giants).
Looking At The Giants Right Now
The Giants came into the season with a very talented roster.
That said, they have had a very disappointing year (and made a lot of trades).
Right now, the Giants are the fourth-place team in the National League West with a 62-88 record in 150 games.
Over their last ten games, the Giants have gone 4-6 (and they are 26-49 in 75 games on the road).
Following three games with the Cardinals, they will visit Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.
Looking At The Cardinals Right Now
As for the Cardinals, they are the fourth-place team in the National League Central with a 74-76 record in 150 games.
They have lost six out of their last ten games.
San Francisco Giants Announce Sudden Jung Hoo Lee Decision