'Wow! There's no time to pack' Madris, released by SSG, secures 'ultra-fast' re-employment in U.S. Triple-A → Returns to former team under STL

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Foreign hitter Bly Madris (30), who packed his bags with SSG Landers of the KBO League following the LG Twins game on the 16th, immediately established a new home in the United States upon leaving the Korean stage. This re-employment was accomplished at what can only be described as 'the speed of light.'

According to the official Major League Baseball website, the Memphis Redbirds, the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals in the U.S. minor leagues, officially added Madris back to their roster on the 20th (Korea time).

Memphis is a very familiar former team for Madris. Having already played for Memphis before joining SSG this season and possessing extensive Major League experience with 72 career games, he is viewed as an immediate asset who requires no adaptation period. Above all, Memphis appears to have quickly bolstered its roster with the proven resource of Madris to strengthen outfield depth and secure a reliable left-handed hitting option.

Earlier, SSG manager Lee Sung-yong (55) announced his parting ways with Madris ahead of the Jamsil LG Twins game on the 16th. Although there were still four days remaining on his contract, the early separation was made to provide opportunities for domestic players as the team's chances of advancing to the autumn playoffs had become virtually impossible.

Despite receiving the release notice, Madris's final appearance was nothing short of professional. Starting as the seventh hitter and left fielder in the farewell game against LG on the 16th, he delivered a stellar performance with two hits in three at-bats (including one home run), two runs scored, one RBI, and one walk. After hitting an extra-base hit in the second inning, he made a fine defensive play in the third, drew a walk in the fifth, and then teamed up with Han Yu-seom for back-to-back home runs that cleared the Jamsil fence in the sixth.

Thanks to Madris's dazzling performance, SSG defeated LG 6-0, achieving a winning series against LG at Jamsil for the first time since July 2022, a span of four years. With a career KBO batting average of 0.175 (4 home runs in 11 hits), Madris concluded his challenge on Korean soil. Manager Lee Sung-yong offered warm encouragement: "There may have been difficulties adapting to a foreign country, but I hope you only keep good memories from the Landers. I sincerely wish you continued success in your baseball career."

Madris also spared no sincerity in his final farewell, expressing his heartfelt appreciation for the Landers and their fans. He said, "It was a short period, but I am grateful to the club that gave me the opportunity to play in the KBO League. The coaching staff, training coaches, and teammates all treated me warmly."

He continued, "I regret not being able to show everything I have, but thanks to the fans who always cheered for me on the field, I was able to find strength." He added, "Although the Landers did not achieve good results this season, I will continue to cheer for them from the U.S. as they strive for even better results in the future."

Madris, who left a dignified impression and brought a graceful conclusion to his time with the team until the very last moment, immediately headed to the Triple-A level under his former club, St. Louis, after crossing the Pacific Ocean, ready to embark on a new challenge right away.

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