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| LG Twins Jang Hyun-sik |
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| LG Twins Jang Hyun-sik is pitching a bullpen at the Arizona camp. LG Twins SNS Capture |
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LG Twins can breathe a sigh of relief.
LG Twins closer Jang Hyun-sik, who was suspected of elbow injury, actually injured his right ankle, and a hospital examination revealed that there was no problem with his bones.
LG said on the 19th (Korea time) "Jang Hyun-sik tripped his right foot and sprained his right ankle while walking on the evening of the 16th (local time) in the United States." On the 18th, a nearby hospital examined the X-ray and received the results of the examination that there was no abnormality in the bone." "We will depart for Korea on the 19th local time and undergo an MRI and detailed examination at the hospital immediately after arriving," he said.
Jang Hyun-sik is a person brought by LG to strengthen the bullpen. Jang Hyun-sik, who pitched in 75 games with the KIA Tigers last year with a 5-4 record and a 3.94 ERA with 16 holds, also contributed to KIA's victory with a 0.00 ERA with one hold in five games in the Korean Series.
Jang Hyun-sik, who became the first FA in his career after the season, signed a four-year contract with LG for a total of 5.2 billion won amid courtship by several clubs. The unconventional contract of guaranteeing a full amount without incentives with a down payment of 1.6 billion won and an annual salary of 3.6 billion won received attention. This means that LG's bullpen was desperately needed to strengthen.
When he felt relieved, LG was in crisis again. Closer Yoo Young-chan, who made 26 saves last year, was diagnosed with a microfracture of the elbow's main skull. In the case of microfractures, it is not known exactly when the bones will stick properly, so LG set the timing of Yoo Young-chan's return as the second half of the year, and selected Jang Hyun-sik as a new finish and entered a new bullpen.
LG, which recruited veteran FA Kim Kang-ryul and veteran sidearm Shim Chang-min, who was released from the NC Dinos, brought left-handed Choi Chae-heung to reinforce the mound as a reward player for FA Choi Won-tae, who left for the Samsung Lions.
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| LG recruited Jang Hyun-sik for a total of 5.2 billion won for four years in the stove league. Photo courtesy = LG Twins |
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| LG Twins Jang Hyun-sik is taking his sneakers after training at the Arizona camp. LG Twins SNS Capture |
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| LG Twins Jang Hyun-sik leaves the spring camp on the 23rd and is interviewing reporters. Incheon Airport = Reporter Kwon In-ha |
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Jang Hyun-sik accepted it positively, although it may be burdensome to take on the finishing touch at a time when he was transferred for a large amount. During the spring camp departure interview, Jang Hyun-sik said "I'm the type who wants to finish the game or inning I'm in charge of" and "I think it's a better situation because I don't think it's different if I do it more responsibly, but I think it's the same situation" When asked if he had a goal because he was finished, he said, `I don't think I really need a personal goal. I'll run for the team's performance"
In the end, Jang Hyun-sik, who finished the bullpen well this season, has to endure well. However, when I heard that I was injured in the spring camp, it was a bolt from the blue.
In addition, LG fans were worried as rumors circulated on the Internet because the injured part was changed to elbow rather than ankle in Korea.
If it's a minor injury, you can prepare for the season, but if it takes a little more time, you may have to re-conceive your initial bullpen plan. LG, which changed to Plan B due to difficulties in Plan A, may have to plan C.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
