[Official] Doosan signs Severino as Cameron replacement... Benjamin stays for 700 million won

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Yuneo Severino (27) has been selected by Doosan Bears to replace Daz Cameron (29). Wes Benjamin (34), who performed exceptionally well under a short-term contract, was converted to a regular player as expected.

On the 2nd, Doosan Bears announced: "We have signed foreign pitcher Wes Benjamin, who anchored the team's mound during the short-term contract period, to a formal deal worth $450,000 (approximately 700 million won). Additionally, we have acquired foreign batter Yuneo Severino, known for his powerful and fast swing and proven run-production ability, for a total of $200,000 (including a $100,000 transfer fee)."

Doosan released foreign pitcher Chris Flexen (32) and foreign batter Cameron on the 29th of last month. Flexen's injury lasted longer than anticipated, while Cameron fell into poor form. For Doosan, which aims for an exceptional autumn playoff run, there was no more time to delay.

Severino is a right-handed batter who bats both ways from the Dominican Republic. Standing 183 cm tall and weighing 85 kg, he recorded a three-year career in Triple-A with 197 games, a .242 batting average, an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of 0.770, 34 home runs, and 111 RBIs.

This season, playing for Olmecas de Tabasco in the Mexican League, he achieved a .340 batting average, 0.931 OPS, 5 home runs, and 44 RBIs across 54 games.

A Doosan official stated: "Severino is a player who generates strong hits from both sides of the plate based on his excellent swing mechanics. We expect him to contribute significantly to the team's offensive production in key situations."

Severino is expected to join the team after completing administrative procedures.

Benjamin, who joined KT Wiz as a replacement player in 2022 and posted a 5-4 record with a 2.70 ERA over 17 games, remained as an official foreign player the following year. He recorded 15 wins (6 losses) with a 3.54 ERA in 2023 but left Korea after posting 11 wins (8 losses) and a 4.63 ERA in 2024, which was somewhat disappointing.

However, with Flexen's injury creating a need for a replacement, Doosan brought Benjamin back. Even after the initial six-week contract period expired, Flexen had not returned. The team extended Benjamin's contract by another six weeks, during which he pitched 74⅓ innings in 13 games, recording a 2.66 ERA and achieving quality starts (six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs) eight times.

With the need for a pitcher to replace Flexen, Doosan had no hesitation. By retaining Benjamin, they eliminated concerns about managing the starting rotation for the remainder of the season.

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