'Former Hanwha replacement foreign investor' Cushing succeeds in ultra-fast re-employment despite release → joins third team this season

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Right-handed pitcher Jack Cushing (30), who served as a short-term replacement foreign pitcher for the KBO League Hanwha Eagles this season, is experiencing a tumultuous 2026. Although he endured the pain of being released once from the Mexican Professional Baseball League (LMB), he succeeded in ultra-fast re-employment in less than 10 days and has already donned his third uniform of the season.

The Olmecas de Tabasco, a club in the Mexican LMB, officially announced on the 8th (Korea time) via its official channel that it had signed Jack Cushing to bolster its pitching staff. The club stated, "All-around right-handed pitcher Cushing, who can handle both starting and relief roles, has joined the team, adding depth to our mound," expressing clear expectations.

For Cushing, 2026 is truly a 'dynamic' year. It began in Korea. When Hanwha Eagles foreign pitcher Owen White was sidelined due to a hamstring injury last April, Cushing joined as a six-week short-term replacement. At the time, he appeared in 16 games (one start) regardless of role, recording one win, two losses, four saves, and an ERA of 4.79, positioning himself as a reliable workhorse for the struggling Hanwha pitching staff while showcasing his versatility.

After a brief stint with the KBO League, Cushing joined Sultanes de Monterrey in June and immediately headed to Mexico. However, life in Monterrey was not smooth sailing. He started two games, allowing six home runs over nine innings and surrendering 15 runs (ERA 15.00), leading to his sudden release on July 1.

But the pain of being a free agent did not last long. Olmecas de Tabasco, noting his extensive experience and all-around abilities, moved quickly, affixing his signature to the contract just five days after his release, completing a dramatic re-employment story. Having joined Hanwha and Monterrey earlier this year, he is now joining his third team.

Currently, Tabasco is engaged in a fierce battle for first place in the LMB Southern Division. It remains to be seen whether Cushing, who returned to the mound with ultra-fast speed after the pain of release, can emerge as a powerful 'relief pitcher' for his new team during the crucial late-season standings race.

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