'Hamstring Injury' Samsung's Kim Do-hwan Avoids Worst Case: "Rest Period Won't Be as Long as Expected → Minor Micro-Injury" — Park Jin-man Relieved

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Samsung Lions catcher Kim Do-hwan (26) is taking a short break due to a hamstring injury. Fortunately, detailed examination results showed no major injury, avoiding the 'worst-case scenario'.

Samsung officially announced on the afternoon of the 12th that "Kim Do-hwan received a diagnosis of minor damage below Grade 1 in his right hamstring following medical evaluation yesterday (11th)." The club added, "While not a major injury, for the player's protection, he will rest for 10 days before returning to the first division. Accordingly, he will be excluded from today's roster."

Kim Do-hwan was substituted during the game against NC Dinos on the 10th after experiencing discomfort in his right hamstring area. Concerns were high as this injury could have led to a long-term absence, but examination results confirmed it as a minor symptom close to simple muscle strain.

Samsung manager Park Jin-man also breathed a sigh of relief. Meeting with reporters ahead of the LG game scheduled for the 12th at Jamsil Stadium, Manager Park stated, "I received a report on the examination results indicating minor damage. As a catcher, he experiences discomfort just from sitting and standing, so he was removed from the roster. The absence likely won't be as long as expected. Once his physical condition is checked and he recovers, we plan to call him up to the first division immediately."

While the departure of the starting catcher is regrettable, the result is a 'great relief' for Samsung. 'Veteran catcher' Kang Min-ho (41) is scheduled to join the first division roster ahead of the game on the 13th. Manager Park added regarding Kang Min-ho, "He joined the first division team today and completed normal training sessions. He will be playing again, and since he has been well-reorganized during this period, I expect him to show good form. He is also an experienced player, so I have confidence in him."

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