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'How could this be?' Austin, suffering from back discomfort, skips only the All-Star Home Run Derby! Replacement is Oh Tae-gon

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LG third batter Austin hits a two-run home run to right field off Alcántara in the bottom of the fifth with two outs and a runner on second during the 2026 KBO League Kiwoom Heroes vs. LG Twins game held at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 1st, then rounds the bases. The Twins lead 4-2. July 1, 2026. /Photo=Senior reporter Kang Young-jo cameratalks@
LG third batter Austin hits a two-run home run to right field off Alcántara in the bottom of the fifth with two outs and a runner on second during the 2026 KBO League Kiwoom Heroes vs. LG Twins game held at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 1st, then rounds the bases. The Twins lead 4-2. July 1, 2026. /Photo=Senior reporter Kang Young-jo cameratalks@
SSG Landers' Oh Tae-gon celebrates after hitting a one-run RBI single in the bottom of the fifth during the 2026 KBO League SSG Landers vs. KT Wiz game held at Landers Field on the 24th. April 24, 2026. SSG Landers' Oh Tae-gon celebrates after hitting a one-run RBI single in the bottom of the fifth during the 2026 KBO League SSG Landers vs. KT Wiz game held at Landers Field on the 24th. April 24, 2026. /Photo=Senior reporter Kang Young-jo cameratalks@
SSG Landers' Oh Tae-gon celebrates after hitting a one-run RBI single in the bottom of the fifth during the 2026 KBO League SSG Landers vs. KT Wiz game held at Landers Field on the 24th. April 24, 2026. SSG Landers' Oh Tae-gon celebrates after hitting a one-run RBI single in the bottom of the fifth during the 2026 KBO League SSG Landers vs. KT Wiz game held at Landers Field on the 24th. April 24, 2026. /Photo=Senior reporter Kang Young-jo cameratalks@

LG Twins foreign batter Austin Dean (33) has withdrawn from the All-Star Home Run Derby due to back pain. The vacancy will be filled by SSG Landers' Oh Tae-gon.

The KBO (Korea Baseball Organization) announced on the 10th that "Austin of LG, who was scheduled to participate in the '2026 Comtus Pro League Home Run Derby' held today as part of All-Star Friday, has communicated his inability to compete due to back discomfort."

Leading the league in home runs this season with 27, tied with KIA Tigers' Kim Do-young for first place, Austin was expected to be a strong contender for the Home Run Derby title, garnering enthusiastic support from fans. However, due to his back condition, he chose to rest rather than risk participating in the derby.

Following Austin's withdrawal announcement, the KBO sequentially confirmed participation eligibility among lower-ranked players selected via fan voting, ultimately securing SSG Landers' Oh Tae-gon as the replacement player who will take the bat.

Fortunately, it has been determined that Austin's injury is not at a serious level. While he will not participate in the Home Run Derby, Austin is scheduled to compete normally in the main event, the '2026 KBO All-Star Game,' held on the 11th, and appear before fans.

LG third batter Austin hits a solo home run off Bae Dong-hyun in the top of the fifth during the 2026 KBO League Kiwoom Heroes vs. LG Twins game held at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 2nd, then rounds the bases. July 2, 2026. /Photo=Senior reporter Kang Young-jo cameratalks@
LG third batter Austin hits a solo home run off Bae Dong-hyun in the top of the fifth during the 2026 KBO League Kiwoom Heroes vs. LG Twins game held at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 2nd, then rounds the bases. July 2, 2026. /Photo=Senior reporter Kang Young-jo cameratalks@

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