Kang, 29, was also interviewed by Chicago police last summer as a „person of interest“ in a sexual assault investigation, although no charges were filed.
„He is a great player, but I’ve started to wonder if it’s worth the trouble taking him to the WBC,“ South Korea manager Kim In-sik told Yonhap News Agency last Monday. „Personally, I am leaning toward taking Kang off the roster. “
Rosters for the World Baseball Classic must be submitted in February. The tournament takes place March 6-22.
Kang hit .255 with 21 home runs and 62 RBIs over 10 games in 2016. He owns a lifetime.273 career average with 36 homers and 120 RBIs.
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