"Yu Kang-nam, it is difficult to return to the first team for the time being" Lotte's home turf continues to worry, but 'Banz → Son Ho-young' Chun is waiting

Jul 09, 2024

'Yu Kang-nam, it is difficult to return to the first team for the time being' Lotte's home turf continues to worry, but 'Banz → Son Ho-young' Chun is waiting
The match between Hanwha and Lotte at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon on the 30th. Lotte's catcher Yoo Kang-nam, who caught Chae Eun-sung at second base in the second inning. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2024.05.30/
Yoo Kang-nam's return requires time. However, with Charlie Barnes in the lead, the injured return one after another.

The Lotte Giants will play their first game in the second half against the SSG Landers at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 9th.

Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung, who met before the game, spent a considerable amount of time reporting on the injured.

First of all, Ko Seung-min, who was out due to a finger injury, registered in the first team on the day and started as the seventh batter on the day. "I think it's okay" is the answer.

Main catcher Yoo Kang-nam's injury is getting longer. Son Sung-bin, Information Geun, and Seo Dong-wook are alternately filling the vacancy.

Even if Yoo Kang-nam is also sluggish, it is still difficult to keep up with his ability to mix balls in crisis situations, leadership to lead pitchers, and mental management. Lotte, who is still anxious about starting and bullpen, is even more desperate.

Yoo Kang-nam, however, is unlikely to return to the first team for the time being. Yoo Kang-nam's injury is a damage to the medial meniscus of the left knee. Manager Kim Tae-hyung said, `It's a repetition of things that get worse again if you raise it a little because it's okay. I think we need more time to watch the progress"It was regrettable.

Instead, other injured people are preparing to return one after another.

'Yu Kang-nam, it is difficult to return to the first team for the time being' Lotte's home turf continues to worry, but 'Banz → Son Ho-young' Chun is waiting
The game between KIA and Lotte at Sajik Stadium in Busan on the 21st. Barnes is being replaced after two outs in the top of the eighth inning. Busan = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.5.21/
First of all, left-hander ace Charlie Barnes will return to the first team on the 10th. It has been about a month and a half since he voluntarily withdrew due to an adductor injury during the match against the Samsung Lions in Busan on May 26. Head coach Kim Tae-hyung explained, `We are going to throw about 80 to 90 pitches twice.'

Son Ho-young, who ranked second in the history of a single season (31 games by Park Jung-tae in 1999) with 30 consecutive hits, is also set to return. "More than 80% of my physical condition has been recovered. I'm going to play in the Futures game around the 17th."

'Yu Kang-nam, it is difficult to return to the first team for the time being' Lotte's home turf continues to worry, but 'Banz → Son Ho-young' Chun is waiting
Son Ho-young, who scored for Kiwoom Oh Seok-joo's wild pitch at the top of the sixth inning, is sharing his joy in the game between Lotte and Kiwoom at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 23rd. Gocheok = Reporter's book@sportschosun.com/2024.06.23/
How is Choi Jun-yong, who went down to the second division in early June after suffering from repeated sluggishness and injuries. Manager Kim Tae-hyung said, `It's just the beginning. The injured area is fine." It is expected to take some time to return.

Rookie Jeon Mir is also preparing to return. Manager Kim Tae-hyung said, `I'm starting, but I'm not sure yet. I'm a little cautious" but added "I think it'll come in soon"





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