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Park's minor league demotion latest setback for Korean star

NEW YORK (AP) — Byung Ho Park's demotion to the minor leagues is just the latest setback for the Korean star.

The Minnesota rookie became expendable when the Twins recalled Miguel Sano on Friday. Before the roster move, Park had bounced around the Twins lineup and struggled especially with runners on base. Through 62 games, the slugger was hitting .191 with 80 strikeouts.

Far from the performance you'd expect from the 29-year-old who had his own theme song in South Korea complete with dance moves and set to the tune of "When the Saints Go Marching In.