[Official] Kiwoom moves quickly! Signs Kenny Rosenberg as replacement foreign investor: "In such good condition he is receiving offers from minor league teams"

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Kiwoom Heroes have brought back left-handed pitcher Kenny Rosenberg (31), who pitched with them last season, to replace foreign starter Nathan Wiles, who is sidelined due to a shoulder injury. With one pillar of their foreign pitcher duo now out, the team has made an urgent decision to sign a replacement foreign investor to minimize the gap on the mound.

On the afternoon of the 21st, ahead of their match against NC Dinos at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome, Kiwoom announced, "We have signed Rosenberg as a replacement foreign player for six weeks. The total contract value is $50,000."

A Kiwoom official stated, "While searching for a replacement foreign player, we confirmed that Rosenberg was the quickest to bring in and proceeded with the signing process."

Rosenberg previously played in the KBO League wearing Kiwoom's uniform during the 2025 season. He made 13 starts, pitched 75⅓ innings, and posted a solid record of 4 wins, 4 losses, and a 3.23 ERA. However, the reason for their split was injury. Rosenberg was diagnosed with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome caused by an osteophyte on the left femoral head midway through last season and left the team.

However, he is now assessed to have fully recovered. The club explained, "Rosenberg has smoothly completed his rehabilitation and has even completed live pitching sessions, indicating he is ready to return to action. His condition is so good that he is receiving offers from minor league teams."

The reason Kiwoom turned to Rosenberg again is the injury gap left by existing pitcher Wiles. Wiles complained of right shoulder pain after his start against Suwon KT on the 17th. Hospital examinations revealed a partial tear of the right supraspinatus tendon and inflammation of the glenohumeral joint, with a recovery period of at least six weeks expected.

Faced with a crisis where one pillar of their foreign pitcher duo has collapsed, Kiwoom chose Rosenberg, who has KBO League experience and is an immediate contributor, to minimize the gap on the mound.

Meanwhile, Rosenberg is expected to enter the country as soon as his visa issuance and administrative procedures are completed and will join the team immediately.

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