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Recent updates suggest Jung Hoo Lee has been dealing with back-related issues in May 2026. Reports indicate back spasms that led to him leaving a game and being evaluated, with hopes he wouldn’t require a lengthy injured list stint. He was described as day-to-day with potential return as of later updates. [sources show: multiple outlets reporting back spasms and evaluations in mid‑May 2026]
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In mid‑May 2026, updates indicated he was aiming to return to the Giants lineup after a brief absence, with MRI results not showing structural damage and management hopeful he could rejoin the lineup soon. Fantasy and real‑game outlooks commonly reflected a cautious timeline, emphasizing avoidance of a long IL stint. [sources reference Giants/MLB.com injury notes and team updates]
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By late May 2026, reports noted he was placed on the injured list retroactive to May 19 for a mid-back strain, affecting his availability for games during that period. The organization and outlets described continued evaluation and a likelihood of returning once symptoms improved. [MLB.com transaction pages and affiliated outlets]
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For context, Jung Hoo Lee signed a long-term deal with the Giants in 2023 and has built a track record of contributing in the outfield, with 2025 featuring a full season of play after an earlier shoulder issue. Recent coverage has focused on health status, lineup impact, and timelines for return. [contract/background references and season-by-season injury notes from major outlets]
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