The Giants announced on Monday morning that Lee will undergo an MRI later in the day as the center fielder deals with mid-back tightness. Lee will have a follow-up with team orthopedist Ken Akizuki for another exam, as well. “It hasn’t gotten any better,” said manager Bob Melvin. “Send him in, get an MRI, see what’s there.”

San Francisco Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee, who was limited to 37 games in his rookie season of 2024, was scheduled for an MRI to address mid-back tightness.

It’s several hours old news now, but let’s talk about Jung Hoo Lee needing to get an MRI on his back. He missed the entire weekend of games after waking up Saturday morning “with back discomfort” and is now in a bit of jeopardy to miss the start of the regular season.