'How could this happen?' Samsung player injured, once again removed from 1st division roster: "Decided to give him rest"

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Samsung Lions pitcher Choi Won-tae (29) has been removed from the 1st division roster.

A Samsung official stated on the 29th, "Choi Won-tae received a diagnosis of minor damage to the distal part of his right triceps muscle following recent hospital examinations."

The official further explained, "Although it is not a serious injury, the team decided to remove Choi Won-tae from the 1st division roster on the 29th for treatment and check-up purposes, and will provide him with a rest period."

Choi Won-tae has appeared in 16 games this season, recording 3 wins, 4 losses, and an ERA of 5.04.

Over a total of 85⅔ innings, he allowed 94 hits (including 11 home runs), issued 33 walks, recorded 74 strikeouts, and gave up 53 runs (48 earned). His WHIP stands at 1.48, and his batting average against is 0.285. He has successfully completed six quality starts (starting pitcher pitching at least six innings while allowing three or fewer earned runs).

In the match against KIA Tigers held at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the previous day (the 28th), Choi Won-tae left the mound before completing five innings despite his team leading 9-4.

Choi Won-tae was previously placed on the injured list for ten days from May 18 to the 27th. Additionally, he was removed from the 1st division roster from June 24 to July 3 and again from July 6 to the 20th.

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