Giants place OF Jung Hoo Lee on IL with back injury and call up prospect Victor Bericoto
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a mid-back strain. This decision follows his recent struggles with back spasms, which caused him to miss two games. In his absence, the Giants have called up outfield prospect Victor Bericoto from Triple-A Sacramento.
- ▪Jung Hoo Lee was placed on the 10-day injured list with a mid-back strain.
- ▪He had missed the previous two games due to back spasms.
- ▪Victor Bericoto has been called up to fill the roster spot after seven years in the minors.
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