CINCINNATI -- After nearly two years, Jung Ho Kang returned to the Pirates clubhouse on Friday afternoon.
The Pirates promoted Kang for the final three games of the season, giving him a second chance before an uncertain offseason. Kang admittedly felt nervous on Friday after missing all of the 2017 season -- when he was unable to acquire a work visa -- and most of this season due to a combination of his visa issue and injuries.
"Last night I had trouble sleeping, with a lot of mixed emotions and excitement," Kang said through interpreter Mark Kim.