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On YouTubeNew York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / 20 hours ago
Mets release veteran infielder after disappointing showing
After a solid start, the Mets 2024 campaign has taken a sharp turn; the blue and orange are sitting nine games under .500 (24-33) as the calendar flips to June.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / 2 hours ago
Former Padres Infielder Opts Out of Deal With Struggling Mets
The New York Mets announced Friday night that they granted former San Diego Padres infielder Ji-man Choi his release from Triple-A Syracuse. Choi, who signed with the Mets on a minor league deal back on Feb.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / June 1
Syracuse-Buffalo Game Cancelled After Injury, Jiman Choi Granted Release 
The Syracuse Mets’ and Buffalo Bisons’ game was cut short due to a very scary scene. Bisons’ catcher Payton Henry required medical assistance after being hit with a swing follow-through in the bottom of the seventh inning.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Seven MLB veterans who are approaching opt-out opportunities
None of the group has played well enough to likely leverage their opt-out right into an immediate MLB job, but two or three could decide to hit the market and look for a better minor league opportunity elsewhere.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / March 20
Mets’ veteran infielder pushing for a roster spot
The Mets prioritized adding depth to the organization this past offseason, and right before Spring Training began, they added some more by signing Ji-Man Choi to a split contract.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 20
Padres Free Agent Signs With New York Mets
Former Padres infielder Ji-man Choi has agreed to a minor-league deal with the New York Mets. New York announced the move on their social media account.
MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / February 19
Mets Sign Former Angels First Baseman
Former Los Angeles Angels infielder Ji-Man Choi agreed to a one-year split contract with the New York Mets worth $3.5 million. The contract includes an invitation to the team's major league spring training camp.
MLB News / ClutchPoints / February 17
Mets agree to contract with ex-Yankees, Rays first baseman
The New York Mets and first baseman/outfielder Ji-Man Choi have reportedly agreed to a minor-league contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “Mets added Ji-Man Choi on minors deal.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 17
New York Mets Add Another DH Option In Former Rays' Impact Slugger
The New York Mets have signed another former Tampa Bay Ray and New York Yankee, who could fit in as a DH option this season. On Friday, the Mets inked DH/first baseman Ji-Man Choi to a one-year split contract that is worth $3.5 million, per Jeeho Yoo of Yonhap News Agency, who cited the player’s agents as his source.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17
Mets, Ji-Man Choi Agree To Minor League Deal
The Mets are in agreement with first baseman Ji-Man Choi on a minor league contract, according to a Korean-language report from Naver Sports (h/t to Homin Lee).
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20
Padres rally to claim seventh straight win, 3-2 over Rockies
Pinch-hitter Ji Man Choi drove in the tiebreaking run with a sacrifice fly as the San Diego Padres rallied for two runs in the seventh inning to defeat the visiting Colorado Rockies 3-2 Wednesday afternoon and complete a three-game sweep.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15
Padres reinstate veteran first baseman from IL
The Padres activated Ji Man Choi from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Matt Carpenter landed on the 10-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 12, with right elbow inflammation.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 15
Deadline Acquisition Ji-Man Choi Struggling Mightily in Rehab Assignment
When the San Diego Padres made their trades at the deadline this season, they hoped that they would help them get back into contention. Never did they imagine that they would be on the outside looking in of the playoff picture with just a few weeks left in the season.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 14
Veteran Infielder Activated as Ji-Man Choi Heads to IL
The San Diego Padres received some bad news Monday as infielder Ji-Man Choi was put on the injured list with a left rib strain after playing only seven games with the Padres.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 1
Pirates Trade Rich Hill, Ji-Man Choi to Padres for Three Players
The Pittsburgh Pirates have swung their first big trade on deadline day, sending left-handed pitcher Rich Hill and first baseman/designated hitter Ji-Man
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / July 9
Ji Man Choi Homers as Pirates Beat Diamondbacks 4-2
RECAP Ji Man Choi homered for the first time in nearly three months and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Sunday to end the unofficial first half of the season at Chase Field in Phoenix.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 21
Ji-Man Choi Expected to Begin Rehab Assignment Soon
PITTSBURGH — Ji-Man Choi is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the “coming days,” according to Pittsburgh Pirates’ Director of Sports Medicine Todd Tomczyk.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / April 19, 2023
Pirates 1B Ji-Man Choi (Achilles) out 8 weeks
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ji-Man Choi will miss approximately eight weeks due to a left Achilles strain, the club said Wednesday. Choi was placed on the injured list on Saturday, retroactive to Friday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / April 15, 2023
Pirates place 1B Ji Man Choi (Achilles) on injured list
The Pittsburgh Pirates put first baseman Ji Man Choi on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left Achilles strain. Choi, 31, is batting .125 with two homers and two RBIs through nine games in his first season with Pittsburgh.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17, 2023
Pittsburgh Pirates win arbitration hearing against Ji-Man Choi
The Pirates won their arbitration hearing against first baseman Ji-Man Choi, reports Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Twitter link). He’ll earn the $4.65M salary submitted by the team, as opposed to the $5.4M salary his camp submitted on exchange day last month.
MLB News / Field Level Media / November 10, 2022
Rays trade 1B Ji-Man Choi to Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired first baseman Ji-Man Choi from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor league pitcher Jack Hartman on Thursday. Choi, 31, played four-plus seasons with the Rays after brief stints with the Los Angeles Angels (2016), New York Yankees (2017) and Milwaukee Brewers (2018).
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / August 9, 2022
Rays' Yandy Diaz, others nervous about ghosts in Milwaukee hotel
The Rays are staying at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee which was built in 1893 and is thought by some to be haunted by paranormal beings.
Tampa Bay Rays News / FanNation Inside The Rays / May 14, 2022
Rays Notebook: Slow Start for Ji-Man Choi After Return From Elbow Injury
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay first baseman Ji-Man Choi got off to a good start this season, but a nagging elbow injury sent him to the sidelines for nearly two weeks.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2021
Rays' Ji-Man Choi out 3-5 weeks after knee surgery
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi was bothered by soreness in his right knee throughout spring training and will now miss approximately the first month of the regular season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / October 5, 2020
TBS misidentifies Rays’ Ji-Man Choi, Yoshi Tsutsugo
TBS made an embarrassing error during Monday’s broadcast of the ALDS.
MLB News / Sportsnaut / April 10, 2019
Watch: Ji-Man Choi appears to let Tim Anderson use his sleeve to wipe nose
The White Sox-Rays game was defined by an interaction between Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi after the former reached on a single in the second inning.
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