[Official Announcement] Samsung rookie Jang Chan-hee, unexpectedly removed from the first division due to elbow inflammation; will also miss the All-Star Game "For management purposes, preparing for the second half"

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Samsung Lions' 'rookie right-handed pitcher' Jang Chan-hee (19) will temporarily leave the lineup due to elbow pain. He will also not participate in the All-Star Game, which is held after the end of the first half.

Samsung officially announced on the 1st that "pitcher Jang Chan-hee was diagnosed with swelling in the flexor muscles of his right elbow" and added, "Although the inflammation is not severe, considering he is a rookie pitcher in his debut season, we have removed him from the first division roster to prepare for the second half."

Accordingly, on the 1st, Samsung excluded Jang Chan-hee from the first division roster ahead of the away game against NC Dinos in the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League' held at Changwon NC Park.

Jang Chan-hee, a graduate of Gyeongnam High School, is a rookie in his first year after joining Samsung as the 29th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 KBO Rookie Draft. He began his professional career as a reliever at the start of the season, but since the end of April, he has been selected by the coaching staff to take on a key role in the starting rotation.

In particular, during the match against NC in Changwon on May 8, he delivered a quality start with 6 innings and 1 run allowed, securing his first career starting win, and played a vital role as a source of energy for the Samsung mound with his consistent pitching. His season statistics so far show 18 appearances, 4 wins, 4 losses, and an ERA of 4.58. This is a decent record for a rookie.

Fortunately, he avoided a serious injury. Examination results indicate simple swelling with no severe inflammation. However, Samsung has chosen not to push the young player who is in his first full season, prioritizing his future. The calculation is to provide sufficient rest, including the All-Star break, rather than risking an injury from overuse late in the first half, and to utilize him again in key moments of the second half.

Meanwhile, with Jang Chan-hee, who had grown into a core member of the starting rotation, temporarily absent, Samsung is expected to test alternative starting resources until the second half begins.

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