In their continued efforts to get new looks at their minor league talent, the Giants are reportedly calling up Jae-gyun Hwang from AAA Sacramento. Hwang’s status has been much-discussed in recent days, as he had an opt-out awaiting him on July 1 if he didn’t get called up to the bigs by then.
BREAKING: The Giants are calling up Jae gyun Hwang.
— Andrew Baggarly (@extrabaggs) June 27, 2017
Hwang hit .287 with seven home runs and 44 RBI so far in Sacramento while playing first base, third base, and left field. The 29-year-old South Korean played in the KBO for 10 seasons before coming to the MLB and hit 53 home runs in 2015 and 2016 combined.
Stay tuned for a corresponding roster move to clear space for Hwang, whether he’s activated tonight or at a later time. First pitch against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday is set for 7:15 p.m.
