The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly looking to bolster their starting rotation by bringing back James Nail, who helped the KIA Tigers win the Korean Association Championship.

Nail, who pitched for St. Louis until last year, signed with KIA this season for a total of $950,000. In 26 games, he went 12-5 with a 2.53 ERA and showed his ace status.

Nail suffered a fractured jaw after being hit in the jaw by a hard hit by Matt Davidson on August 25 against the Changwon NC. Faced with an emergency situation, Kia brought in left-hander Eric Stout from Taiwanese professional baseball’s Zhongxin Brothers to fill the void left by Nail’s injury.

After undergoing surgery at Hyundai Asan Medical Center, Nail was determined to make a quick comeback and eventually took the mound in the Korean Series.

In two games, he went 1-0 with a 2.53 ERA, leading Kia to the championship.

Sports Illustrated, an American sports media outlet, reported on March 31 (KST), “St. Louis bolstered its starting staff ahead of the season, adding Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, and Sonny Gray. However, there is a chance they could be moved this offseason.”

“Luckily, the Missouri native could be a low-cost, 카지노사이트 high-efficiency option to fill the void,” the article continued, arguing that Nail should be acquired.

“Nail has been dominant in the KBO this season. He went 12-5 with a 2.53 ERA in 149⅓ innings pitched, with an ideal strikeout-to-walk ratio of 138 strikeouts and 35 walks.” “Nail led the KBO in ERA this season and helped KIA win the championship.”

In 17 career major league appearances, Nail has a 7.40 ERA with no wins or losses. According to Sports Illustrated, “Nail’s contract with the KIA expires at the end of this season. St. Louis might be willing to sign him to a short-term deal and give him a chance to prove his worth.”