DENVER -- Pirates manager Clint Hurdle finally was able to speak with Jung Ho Kang on Sunday, three days after the infielder suffered season-ending injuries to his left leg.
Hurdle was in Los Angeles, where the Pirates finished a series with the Dodgers when he spoke with Kang. The infielder underwent surgery after suffering a fractured tibia and torn meniscus on Thursday while playing shortstop when Chris Coghlan, trying to break up a double play, took out Kang with a slide. The Pirates placed Kang on the 60-day disabled list Monday to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Keon Broxton, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Indianapolis.