[Official Announcement] LG's buzzer-beater is incredible! The replacement for Wells joins dramatically before the PS registration deadline... '2m 3cm tall' John Kennedy signed

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Korean baseball team LG Twins has gained a crucial reinforcement as a dramatic buzzer-beater in preparation for the postseason (PS).

On the 15th, LG officially announced that it signed Australian national Jon Kennedy (32) as a replacement Asia quota player for Lachlan Wells (29), with a total contract value of $20,000.

Even more welcome news for LG is that Kennedy completed all procedures, including the issuance of an employment visa, and finalized his registration with the KBO on the 15th. According to KBO regulations, foreign players eligible to participate in the postseason of a given year must sign formal contracts and be registered by August 15.

Had the visa issuance been delayed, Kennedy would have been usable only during the regular season. However, General Manager Cha Myeong-seok and the international team staff moved quickly, allowing Kennedy to obtain an employment visa through a third country in a dramatic turn of events.

Kennedy stands 2m 3cm tall and weighs 111kg. He is a left-handed pitcher who has played for the Australian national team at the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC).

After signing with the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2015, Kennedy recorded 10 wins and 10 losses with an ERA of 3.09 over four minor league seasons, totaling 94 games and 186⅓ innings.

During the 2025–2026 Australian Winter League season, he pitched in 10 games (all starts), going 3-4 with an ERA of 3.78 over 52⅓ innings, continuing to serve as a starting pitcher up to recent times.

LG stated, "Kennedy is a tall left-handed pitcher with solid ability to induce ground balls. We believe he will contribute to the team's pitching staff management for the remainder of the season."

Meanwhile, Wells, who had been with the team until now, filed a waiver notice with the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) on the 14th. Recent MRI results revealed minor damage to the subscapularis muscle in his left shoulder, and he received follow-up examination results scheduled for four weeks later, making his return during the regular season uncertain.

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