Dawson, in the end, chose knee surgery...Director Hong Won-ki "Ending the season without a foreign hitter"
Aug 20, 2024
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Kiwoom Heroes head coach Hong Won-ki decided to play the rest of the season without foreign hitters ahead of the first game of the three consecutive games against KT Wiz at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 20th" he said.
Kiwoom lost Dawson, who was the strongest second hitter this season with a batting average of 331 home runs, 57 RBIs, and 69 runs. Dawson injured his knee when he collided with his teammate Lee Yong-kyu during an outfield defense against the NC Dinos on the 31st of last month.
Examination revealed partial damage to the anterior cruciate ligament of the right knee. In domestic hospitals, opinions were divided over surgery and rehabilitation. The season out was confirmed, and Dawson returned to the U.S. and decided to make a final decision based on the results of the examination there.
Dawson chose surgery. It was based on the judgment that a full recovery would benefit from a long-term perspective. In the case of complete rupture surgery, it usually takes about a year to rehabilitate, but Dawson's case is not worse, so it is not expected to take up to a year. Still, I can't exercise for months. In other words, a variable has occurred in the issue of renewing the contract with Kiwoom.
Kiwoom looked for a short-term foreign hitter to replace Dawson. I contacted many players, and some players went to the actual contract signing stage. However, it is said that he failed to overcome the obstacle to the last transfer fee. The period of use is limited, but it was judged that the efficiency was too low because the opponent demanded too much transfer fee.
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Kiwoom is at the bottom of the game with a one-game difference from the ninth-place NC Dinos. There's a good chance of getting out of last place. How will the decision to play the rest of the games without foreign hitters affect the future.
On the other hand, Kiwoom does not immediately go through procedures such as waivers disclosure for Dawson. Since there are no new players to come anyway, there is no reason to force them to release their holdings. After watching Dawson's surgery and rehabilitation process in the future, it will be reflected in the selection of foreign players.
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