LG has never once considered trading Lee Jung-yong!

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Rumors surrounding a trade for LG Twins right-handed pitcher Lee Jung-yong (30) have been confirmed to be entirely baseless. Internally, the LG club has never once reviewed a trade for Lee Jung-yong.

Recently, rumors circulated in certain circles of the baseball community and on online communities that LG was pushing for a trade using Lee Jung-yong as a card to bolster its roster. As a key pitching resource for the team, fans of the KBO League focused their attention on his future. However, according to a StarNews investigation, it has been revealed that the LG club has never once considered Lee Jung-yong as a trade card.

A source familiar with LG club affairs stated firmly to StarNews at a meeting in Jamsil on the 22nd, "There has never been a single instance where the club discussed or considered Lee Jung-yong as a trade card," adding, "Lee Jung-yong is a core resource for the team's mound, capable of both starting and relief roles, and a player who will share the future with the team."

In fact, vague rumors began circulating on online communities starting from the 19th. The LG club, of course, could not have been unaware. Players reportedly received many inquiries from acquaintances around them. However, this was nothing more than false information.

Lee Jung-yong, who graduated from Seongnam High School and Dong-A University, is a franchise pitcher who joined the LG Twins as the first overall pick in 2019. Since his debut, he has served as a core resource in the bullpen, and after completing his military service following the 2025 season, he returned to the team, showcasing all-around versatility by alternating between starting and relief roles. From the club's perspective, he is an irreplaceable "treasure."

Lee Jung-yong has appeared in 13 games this season, recording 0 wins, 1 loss, 1 hold, and an ERA of 4.50. Although he became the losing pitcher in the match against the Kiwoom Heroes on the 22nd, allowing 6 hits, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts, and 2 earned runs over 4⅔ innings, he pitched steadily without allowing any runs until the fourth inning. He has continued to pitch very steadily for a player who changed roles without preparation for starting during spring training. The Kiwoom game on the 22nd was his fourth start of the season.

As the season approaches its midpoint and the race for standings intensifies, rumors of trades among various clubs are rampant, but LG's stance on Lee Jung-yong remains firm. With the trade rumors fully denied through this investigation, Lee Jung-yong can now focus entirely on the mound and the team's victory. It remains to be seen how much Lee Jung-yong, who has quelled baseless rumors, will contribute to LG's challenge for a championship spot with his unique all-around versatility.

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