'Noh Si-hwan Returns' — Shocking departure of Hanwha pitcher Eom Sang-baek, who signed a 7.8 billion won contract, already underwent elbow surgery [Jamsil]

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Eom Sang-baek (30, Hanwha Eagles) is set for surgery.

Hanwha Eagles announced on the 23rd that "Eom Sang-baek, who joined the rehabilitation group after experiencing pain in his right elbow on March 31, underwent a hospital examination which revealed a bone fragment in his right joint and a tear in the medial collateral ligament, leading to a recommendation for surgery."

The surgery has already been completed. Hanwha stated, "On this day, medial collateral ligament reconstruction and removal of the bone fragment were performed at Sejong Sports Orthopedics."

It remains uncertain when he will return. Hanwha explained, "Details regarding the rehabilitation period and related matters will be determined after monitoring the post-surgical progress."

Eom Sang-baek is the pitcher who signed a four-year contract worth up to 7.8 billion won with Hanwha ahead of last season. He was expected to guarantee 10 wins and significantly boost Hanwha's roster, but last season he finished with 2 wins and 7 losses, posting an ERA of 6.58, suffering severe ups and downs. In this season, he appeared in only one game, recording 10 outs and allowing one run before disappearing, ultimately leading to surgery.

On this day, Noh Si-hwan, who had been struggling, was added to the roster. Noh Si-hwan will start as the third baseman and fourth hitter in his return game.

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