Following Go Myeong-jun and Jo Hyung-woo, Jeon Young-jun is also added to the list of players with lower back pain who have been removed from the first division roster... Manager Lee Seung-yong states, "He needs about ten days of rest" [Incheon Field Report]

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The current and future resources that will lead SSG through the Cheongna era are groaning under a wave of injuries.

Ahead of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League home game against KT Wiz to be held at Incheon SSG Landers Field on the 24th, SSG announced the removal of relief pitcher Jeon Young-jun (24) from the first division roster.

He also appeared in the game against the Daegu Samsung Lions on the 23rd, throwing nine pitches to perfectly hold the line for two-thirds of an inning, but suddenly felt discomfort in his lower back. A medical examination diagnosed a strain in his right lower back, and he was ultimately removed from the first division roster.

Manager Lee Seung-yong, who met with reporters before the game, explained, "His back is a bit stiff. Watching him pitch, the speed wasn't what we expected. Still, he managed well in the midst of that, but after coming down, he said he felt a bit tight. So, as soon as we arrived in Incheon, he received treatment immediately. For now, it seems he needs about ten days of rest."

Players born in 2002, who are of the same age, are suffering from the nightmare of injuries. Earlier, on the 19th, infielder Go Myeong-jun and catcher Jo Hyung-woo were removed from the roster due to injuries. Both were substituted after being hit by a pitch; Go Myeong-jun suffered a fracture of the left ulna (wrist), while Jo Hyung-woo fortunately received a diagnosis of a simple contusion.

Especially, with Go Myeong-jun, who has been playing as a key hitter for the team this season, expected to be absent for up to nearly two months, the team's batting lineup faces a significant blow.

On top of that, Jeon Young-jun has added to the manager's anxiety. Jeon Young-jun, who joined the team as the 82nd overall pick in the second round of the 2022 rookie draft, quickly entered the military service at the Army's COLONY unit (Military Service Agency) to fulfill his obligations and returned last year, pitching 52⅔ innings in 34 games with an ERA of 4.61, playing a crucial role in the bullpen.

Ahead of this season, he sharpened his forkball. Manager Lee praised him from the start of the season, saying, "Jeon Young-jun is worthy of entering the winning lineup. If his speed increases further, he can dominate with just a four-seam fastball. (Ultimately) he must enter the winning lineup."

On the 10th, he failed to record an out against the LG Twins, allowing four runs, and his ERA, which was just 2.35, skyrocketed to 7.04. Since then, he has allowed runs in three of five games, causing his ERA to rise further. However, he remains a pitcher with much to contribute in the bullpen, making his departure a painful one. Fortunately, it does not appear to be a major issue. Manager Lee decided to grant him rest quickly before the problem worsens.

On this day, SSG lined up with Park Seong-han (shortstop), Jung Jun-jae (second baseman), Choi Jeong (third baseman), Guillermo Heredia (left fielder), Han Yu-seom (right fielder), Choi Ji-hoon (center fielder), Kim Jae-hwan (designated hitter), Oh Tae-gon (first baseman), and Lee Ji-young (catcher). Starting pitcher Kim Geon-woo will take the mound.

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