Official Site of the Pirates · May 21, 2017
Pirates still seek clarity on Kang's situation
On Thursday, Jung Ho Kang lost his appeal of a suspended eight-month jail sentence following his third DUI charge since 2009. (AP)PITTSBURGH -- With a quarter of the season behind them, the Pirates are still without third baseman Jung Ho Kang, who remains in his native South Korea awaiting a work visa.
On Thursday, Kang lost his appeal of a suspended eight-month jail sentence following his third DUI charge since 2009. Pirates president Frank Coonelly said it was too soon to comment on the impact that ruling will have on Kang's chances of playing for the Pirates this season. General manager Neal Huntington echoed Coonelly's statement, saying Sunday the Bucs are still looking for clarity.