CF - San Francisco Giants
- Age 27
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
Availability
Lee (ankle) went 2-for-4 with one run scored during Korea's 11-4 victory over Czechia on Thursday in World Baseball Classic action. He rolled his ankle during the game.
Fantasy Impact
The ankle issue is believed to be minor. Manager Tony Vitello said Friday that he does not expect the injury to force Lee to miss any games. Korea's next WBC matchup is scheduled for Saturday at 5:00am ET.
San Francisco Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey said that Jung Hoo Lee will primarily play right field for the team this upcoming season.
Fantasy Impact
The Giants recently signed Harrison Bader to a two-year, $20.5 million contract, confirming him as the new center fielder. Lee has played right field in the past in South Korea, but it will likely take him some time to adjust to the unique dimensions of Oracle Park.
Jung Hoo Lee went 2-for-4 in the loss to the Padres, driving in one run with a home run and a double while crossing home himself once.
Fantasy Impact
Jung Hoo Lee is now riding an eight-game hitting streak, and he recorded his first homer and RBI during that span yesterday. After the game, Lee has a .262 batting average with seven home runs and 47 RBI over 120 games this season.
Jung Hoo Lee went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in the loss against the Rays.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s game, Lee is batting .258 with six home runs, 60 runs scored, and nine stolen bases across 116 games this season.
Jung Hoo Lee went 3-for-4 in a tough 2-1 loss to the Mets, driving in one run with a double and three hits overall.
Fantasy Impact
The outfielder continues a productive stretch at the plate, hitting .318 with eight RBI for the Giants so far this month. After yesterday’s game, Lee has a .254 batting average with 95 hits, 42 RBI, and 22 doubles across 99 games this season.
