"Lee Jae-hyun will rest for a day or two due to a hip contusion; he is not the type to feign illness..." Coach Park Jin-man also expressed regret

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Samsung Lions' starting shortstop Lee Jae-hyun takes a brief rest due to back pain.

Samsung manager Park Jin-man, in a meeting with reporters ahead of the home game against NC Dinos to be held on the 4th at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, also conveyed the news and reasons for Lee Jae-hyun's exclusion from the starting lineup. Samsung made changes to its lineup to avenge the previous day's defeat and aim for a winning series, but the name of key infielder Lee Jae-hyun was absent.

Regarding Lee Jae-hyun's physical condition, Manager Park Jin-man stated, "He is experiencing pain in his lower back, so we need to monitor his condition for a day or two," and clarified that "it is not a muscle issue but a bone contusion." He added, "Back pain often occurs when muscles are startled, but since this is a bone contusion, more careful management is required. Recovery rates vary among players, so we are being extra cautious."

Regarding the cause of the contusion, Park pointed to Lee Jae-hyun's unique batting style and training volume. Manager Park explained, "Jae-hyun has a style where he forcefully rotates and pushes his body during his swing, which likely led to overexertion. At the beginning of this season, when he was not feeling well, he voluntarily increased his training volume with great enthusiasm, and that may also have contributed."

However, the injury is not severe enough to warrant removal from the roster. Manager Park Jin-man said, "He may be able to serve as a pinch hitter in the later stages of the game," leaving the possibility of his participation open depending on the situation.

Finally, Manager Park also expressed regret regarding Lee Jae-hyun. The manager stated, "Jae-hyun is not the type to feign illness at all. On the contrary, even if he feels slightly unwell, he has a tenacious personality that pushes himself to play and wants to participate in every game," highly praising the player's grit. He particularly speculated that the disappointing moments Lee showed during the defensive play in the NC game the previous day (the 3rd), such as when throwing or chasing the ball, were likely caused by this back discomfort.

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