Will LG's 'Jang Hyun-sik Dilemma' fall out? "It takes 4 weeks to return"...'KS Win → FA Transfer' Closer Leaves, Strange Tug-of-war with Opener
Will LG's 'Jang Hyun-sik Dilemma' fall out? "It takes 4 weeks to return"...'KS Win → FA Transfer' Closer Leaves, Strange Tug-of-war with Opener
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The LG Twins have been troubled by injuries even before the opening of the season. bullpen pitcher Jang Hyun-sik, who was selected as the closing pitcher, left due to injury.
An LG official said on the 22nd, "As a result of the MRI and detailed examination on the 21st, Jang Hyun-sik received a partial rupture of the ligament outside the right foot," adding, "Based on the finding that he can proceed with gradual rehabilitation after a week of stability, it is expected that it will take four weeks to catch and return after two weeks." Jang Hyun-sik will not participate in the second spring camp in Okinawa, Japan, which will start on the 24th, but will proceed with treatment and rehabilitation in Korea.
Jang was working on his first spring camp schedule at the Scottsdale ISP (Indian School Park) Stadium in Arizona. However, he tripped his right foot while walking on Sunday and returned to Korea after failing to complete the first training session due to a sprained right ankle. He has no problem with his bone, but he needs enough time to recover.
Jang Hyun-sik, who joined the NC Dinos in the ninth place in the first round in 2013, recorded 32 wins, 36 losses, seven saves and an ERA of 4.91 in 592 innings in 437 games in the first division until last year. In 2017, he made his name by playing the most innings (134 ⅓) in an individual season.온라인바카라
Jang Hyun-sik, who headed to KIA through a trade in August 2020, received many opportunities after his transfer, including 69 games in 2021, 54 games in 2022, and 56 games in 2023. Last year, he played the most games in the team with 5 wins, 4 losses and a 3.94 ERA in 75 ⅓ innings in the regular season.
Despite many injuries, he quietly kept the mound, contributing to his team's advance to the Korean Series. In the Korean Series against the Samsung Lions, he pitched five scoreless games, and wore the Korean Series title ring for the first time since his debut.
Jang, who acquired the free agent status after the end of the 2024 season, has opted for a transfer rather than renewing his contract. He has joined hands with LG, which wanted to strengthen the mound. On Nov. 11 last year, he signed a four-year contract worth 5.2 billion won (1.6 billion won or 1.6 billion won or 6.6 billion won or 6.6 billion won or 7.4 million dollars in annual salary).
At the time, Jang Hyun-sik said on his social networking service (SNS), "KIA gave me an opportunity to realize my dream of becoming a baseball player once again. The cheers and warm smiles of the Tigers family gave me great courage to start again, as I was only ahead of my fans in unfamiliarity." "I will no longer be able to go to the mound with the support of KIA fans, but I will always keep the warm hearts of KIA fans and the club with gratitude."
"I sincerely thank the LG team for sending me faith and giving me an opportunity. As much as you have sent me trust, I will show the best to the Twins fans," he said, expressing his willingness to live up to the trust of LG fans
LG, which has Jang Hyun-sik, planned to fill the void of Yoo Young-chan, who was out due to injury, with Jang Hyun-sik.
Yoo returned from Premier 12 of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) in November last year and underwent a medical check. He was diagnosed with stress-stricken microfractures in his right elbow and underwent surgery to remove microfractures in his skull. According to LG, the rehabilitation process is expected to take three months. However, LG's concerns deepened as Yoo and Jang Hyun-sik were injured.
For LG, the best scenario is that Jang Hyun-sik will recover smoothly and return in time for the opening game of the regular season. However, if it takes more time for Jang to recover, LG will have to find an alternative to fill Jang's void at the beginning of the season.
It remains to be seen whether LG will be able to resolve its concerns through the second spring camp and exhibition games in Okinawa, Japan.