Could it be that the 'Wins Champion' undergoes surgery, then the 'Home Run Champion', and now the 'Hold Champion'? And next year, they will all return — 'Will they challenge for the championship?'

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Will SSG Landers truly capture the championship in the upcoming season? With key players from this season departing due to major surgeries and other injuries, next year for SSG has drawn even more attention.

Another core player of SSG is set to undergo surgery. It is Veteran pitcher Noh Kyung-eun, who has dedicated himself to the team over the years, now stepping onto the operating table.

On the 6th, the SSG organization announced regarding Noh Kyung-eun: "Based on a detailed examination, he will undergo surgery due to softening of the cartilage in his right knee."

SSG stated, "Noh Kyung-eun has decided to undergo marginal resection surgery on his right knee to ensure healthy pitching next season. Marginal resection is a treatment method that removes areas causing pain, and the surgery is scheduled for mid-September." They further explained.

Additionally, SSG conveyed: "Through phased rehabilitation after surgery, we aim for full participation in next year's spring training. The organization plans to spare no effort at the club level to support the player's return with a healthy body."

Regarding Noh Kyung-eun, the 'Hold Champion', who is undergoing surgery, SSG manager Lee Seung-yong remarked, "Fortunately, it is not a major surgery," and added, "He should be able to fully participate starting from next year's spring training."

The manager then directly mentioned two other Veteran players who symbolize SSG: 'Wins Champion' Kim Kwang-hyun and 'Home Run Champion' Choi Jeong.

Manager Lee emphasized, "Kim Kwang-hyun, Choi Jeong, and (Noh) Kyung-eun have all finished this season early. The fact that they can return next year in healthy condition is a positive sign."

With the team's chances of reaching the top five in this season becoming increasingly difficult, SSG has gradually begun preparing for next season.

SSG faced challenging circumstances from the start of this season. Kim Kwang-hyun underwent surgery, causing the loss of one pillar of their starting rotation.

Kim Kwang-hyun had suffered greatly from a shoulder injury since last season. Ultimately, he received shoulder surgery at a hospital in Nagoya, Japan, on March 27. At that time, the club announced a minimum rehabilitation period of six months. Currently, Kim Kwang-hyun is dedicated to rehabilitation with the goal of returning for next season.

Through the club, Kim Kwang-hyun stated at the time of surgery: "After much deliberation, I decided to undergo surgery. I am well aware that shoulder surgery can be fatal for baseball players. However, I will work hard on rehabilitation and return with hope of staying on the mound a bit longer, even if just one more year in better health."

Following that, in July, Choi Jeong left the team due to injury. Choi Jeong, who had endured persistent hip injuries over a long period, ultimately decided to undergo surgery.

At the time, the club announced: "After receiving detailed examinations from specialized medical institutions both domestically and internationally, Choi Jeong was diagnosed with 'femoroacetabular impingement syndrome,' where pain occurs due to protruding bone in the hip joint. After discussions with players and medical staff, we decided he should undergo surgery."

Ultimately, Choi Jeong successfully completed hip surgery at a specialized medical institution in Colorado, USA, on the 11th (local time). After surgery, Choi Jeong pledged: "It was heavy-hearted to leave the team during the season for surgery. However, thanks to the fans' concern, the surgery concluded safely. I will diligently complete my rehabilitation program and return next year to showcase a healthy performance."

And now, with Noh Kyung-eun undergoing surgery, the team looks forward to next season.

SSG is expected to compete again with the goal of winning the championship in next season when all these players return. After next season concludes, they will begin playing at their new home stadium, Cheongna Dome, starting from the 2028 season. What will SSG look like in next season?

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