CRITICAL ALERT! 'AG Roster' Lee Jae-hyun hit in the elbow by Woo Kang-hoon's 149 km/h fastball → Substituted; "Will monitor condition after icing"; Examination plan still undecided

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Lee Jae-hyun (23), a key infielder for the Samsung Lions, was substituted after a dangerous hit-by-pitch, triggering an emergency alert for both the Asian Games (AG) national team and the club.

On the 6th, Lee Jae-hyun started as the cleanup hitter and shortstop in Samsung's away game against the LG Twins at Seoul Jamsil Stadium in the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League'.

The alarming incident occurred during Samsung's offensive rally in the top of the 7th inning. With two outs, Samsung had runners on base after Choi Hyung-woo's double, followed by walks from Ryu Ji-hyuk and Kang Min-ho, and a bases-loaded walk by Jeon Byeong-woo.

With Samsung leading 8-4, Lee Jae-hyun stepped up to face Woo Kang-hoon. The first pitch (149 km/h fastball) drilled deep inside, striking Lee's left elbow before he could react. Lee collapsed in severe pain after being hit by the ball, and the stadium fell into an instant silence.

Although Ryu Ji-hyuk scored on a bases-loaded walk to extend the lead to 9-4, the bench focused more on the player's injury status than the joy of scoring. After Samsung trainers personally assessed Lee's condition, they signaled to the dugout that he could no longer continue in the game. Consequently, Lee was substituted for pinch-runner Park Gye-beom immediately after reaching first base.

A Samsung club official explained the current situation: "Lee Jae-hyun, who was hit by a pitch on his left elbow, is currently undergoing icing treatment and will be closely monitored afterward. The plan for hospital examination remains undecided."

With the Asian Games national team roster selection approaching, the potential loss of the starting shortstop—who had been delivering outstanding performances in both offense and defense day after day—has caused anxiety not only for Samsung but also for the national team coaching staff. Significant repercussions are expected regarding future schedules depending on the results of the detailed medical examination.

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