Samsung receives good news! Lee Jae-hyun begins technical training with the first team; Kim Young-woong could return as early as the 10th after playing in Futures League games.

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The Samsung Lions shared hopeful news toward forming a complete roster as injured players' return timelines accelerate. Infielder Lee Jae-hyun (23) has overcome a back injury and started technical training, while infielder Kim Young-woong (23) is expected to return to the first-team roster as early as the 10th after playing in Futures League (second division) games.

Samsung manager Park Jin-man met with reporters on the 5th ahead of the home game against Kiwoom Heroes at Daegu Samsung Lions Park and provided detailed updates on the rehabilitation and return schedules of key players.

The most welcome news is shortstop Lee Jae-hyun resuming training. On this day, Lee Jae-hyun accompanied first-team players and conducted light technical training. Manager Park was seen directly conversing with Lee Jae-hyun to check his physical condition. Manager Park stated, "Lee Jae-hyun started technical training for the first time today. His expression looks good, and we will continue monitoring his condition throughout this week. We should also prepare for his future return."

A Samsung official explained, "He will train with the first team until the 7th, after which a decision will be made on whether to move him to the Futures League." For now, he will continue technical training while accompanying the first-team squad during the three-game home series against Kiwoom.

Kim Young-woong, who was sidelined due to a hamstring injury, also has a concrete return roadmap. According to Manager Park, Kim Young-woong will adjust his game readiness as a designated hitter in the Futures League starting on the 6th. If he handles defensive duties in Futures League games on the 7th and 8th without any significant physical issues, he could return to the first-team roster as early as the 10th in the match against Changwon NC Dinos.

Additionally, Manager Park provided details on Kang Min-ho (41), the "key catcher" who was removed from the first-team roster on the 3rd. Manager Park stated, "We removed him from the roster and considered a 10-day break. After playing 2-3 games in the Futures League, he is expected to return in time for the Jamsil away series." He is likely to return aligned with the three-game away series against LG Twins at Jamsil.

Recalling the period when numerous players were injured, Manager Park smiled and said, "People call it gum-tooth baseball, but we didn't even have gums."

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