San Francisco Giants centerfielder Jung Hoo Lee will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his injured left shoulder.
The team confirmed Friday that Lee will undergo the procedure in the coming weeks and will not return until 2024. According to the Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly, the procedure will repair his torn labrum.
Lee injured his shoulder during Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds when he hit the wall in center field while trying to make a catch. An MRI performed earlier this week showed structural damage to his dislocated shoulder.
An all-star in his native South Korea, Lee signed with the Giants in the offseason to a six-year, $113 million contract.
Lee’s absence is the latest blow to the Giants, who are dealing with multiple injuries less than two months into the season.
