MLB.com: Notes: Kim is 'full-go'; Cards honor Jackie
Cardinals left-hander Kwang Hyun Kim will his make his highly anticipated 2021 debut with his start against the Phillies on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.
The club has been careful with Kim since he experienced back tightness last month.
“He’s a full-go, otherwise we would not have put him in the rotation,” manager Mike Shildt said. “He threw a really good bullpen [Thursday] and there are a lot of positive things coming out with KK. He’s ready to rock and roll, and we are excited to see him pitch tomorrow.”
The Cardinals signed Kim prior to the 2020 season to a two-year, $8