On a day of great turmoil for the Pirates organization, some semi-good news was announced, as Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Kang’s appeals hearing would be held May 25th before the Seoul Central District Court.
Kang has remained in Seoul, South Korea since March, when he was arrested following his third DUI conviction since 2009. He has been unable to attain a work visa from the United States government, and as such, has remained in his native country.
The Pirates had placed Kang on the restricted list in March, which essentially means that he is not occupying a roster spot, nor is he taking a paycheck from the Pirates.