Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang, facing a possible indictment after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence last month in Seoul, has been cut from South Korea's national team for the upcoming the World Baseball Classic.
South Korea manager Kim In-sik told Yonhap News Agency on Monday that he was likely to cut Kang after public opinion against him ratcheted up when it became known this was his third DUI since 2009. Kim made the decision to do so after meeting his coaching staff on Wednesday.
"As we all know, Kang has had some issues," Kim said at a press conference following the meeting.