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San Diego Padres' Sung-Mun Song runs to first on a sacrifice bunt before being called out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Karl Anderson)

Song Sung-mun marks MLB return with RBI for Padres

Song Sung-mun drove in a run and stole a base after returning from Triple-A, though San Diego fell to Tampa Bay in 11 innings.

2026.8.31

Padres send Song Sung-mun to minors

The Korean infielder returns to El Paso after limited playing time in his major league rookie season.

2026.8.25

Korean rookies enjoy big days in MLB

Padres infielder Song Sung-mun had his first three-hit game while Twins reliever Go Woo-suk escaped a bases-loaded jam in scoreless relief.

2026.7.20

Padres' Song Sung-mun hits 1st MLB home run in blowout loss

The Padres infielder also doubled at Wrigley Field, though San Diego fell 23-3 to the Cubs.

2026.7.2

San Diego Padres infielder Song Sung-mun slides into third base during the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on May 5. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Song Sung-mun gets 1st MLB start, hit and RBIs as Padres rock Giants 10-5

Song Sung-mun of the San Diego Padres celebrated his major league start with a big day at the plate and on the bases.

2026.5.6

San Diego Padres' Song Sung-mun plays against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 26. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Padres' Song Sung-mun sent back to minors after fleeting moment in MLB

Song Sung-mun of the San Diego Padres has been sent back to the minors after a brief appearance in the major leagues that didn't even include stepping into the batter's box.

2026.4.28

San Diego Padres' Song Sun-mun during a game with the Arizona Diamondbacks in Mexico City on April 26 [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Padres' Song Sung-mun makes MLB debut as pinch runner

Song Sung-mun of the San Diego Padres has made his major league debut as a pinch runner.

2026.4.27

Song Sung-mun poses in a San Diego Padres jersey in a photo shared by the MLB team on Dec. 23, 2025. [YONHAP]

New Padres player Song Sung-mun suffers oblique injury: source

San Diego Padres infielder Song Sung-mun has suffered an oblique injury that will sideline him for about four weeks, a source privy to the matter said Saturday.

2026.1.18

Song Sung-mun of the San Diego Padres speaks before departing to the U.S. at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, on Dec. 23. [NEWS1]

New Padre Song Sung-mun looks forward to playing alongside 'superstar' Manny Machado

When Song Sung-mun visited Petco Park to finalize his deal with the San Diego Padres recently, he did not get to see any of his new teammates — this being an offseason with Christmas just around the corner.

2025.12.23

Song Sung-mun poses for a photo wearing a San Diego Padres shirt in this photo provided by the Kiwoom Heroes. The Major Leage Baseball team announced it signed a four-year contract with Song on Dec. 22. [KIWOOM HEROES]

After years in KBO obscurity, Song Sung-mun lands MLB deal with Padres

In an unlikely career arc sure to inspire those toiling in obscurity, Korean baseball All-Star Song Sung-mun has landed a major league deal after being on the verge of flaming out as a bit player.