[Official] Kiwoom makes a surprise decision! Reaches an unexpected agreement to re-sign 'foreign ace' Alcantara → Undergoes elbow bone fragment removal surgery on the 23rd

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Kiwoom Heroes will continue with 'foreign ace' Raul Alcantara (34) for the 2027 season. This marks a 'surprise decision' to reach an unexpected agreement on re-signing before the 2026 season even concludes.

On the morning of the 20th, Kiwoom officially announced: "We recently conveyed our intention to re-sign Alcantara along with specific contract terms to his side, and the player's side has expressed a positive response." The club added, "While detailed procedures remain, both parties have reached a broad agreement on continuing together for next season."

According to the club, the re-signing agreement also allowed Alcantara to conclude his 2026 season schedule early. After leaving the mound following his the 18th start against Doosan (6⅔ innings, 6 earned runs), he is scheduled to undergo surgery on the 23rd to remove bone fragments from his right elbow.

Regarding this decision, the club explained: "This surgery is not due to pain or a major injury but is a proactive measure to prevent potential future risks and ensure Alcantara enters next season in peak physical condition." Thanks to the swift decisions by both the club and the player, Alcantara has secured sufficient recovery time. After approximately three months of rehabilitation following the surgery, he will join the spring training camp at full health and prepare seamlessly for the new season.

Through the club, Alcantara expressed: "I sincerely thank the team for first proposing that we continue together next season. I determined that undergoing surgery now is the best choice to welcome the 2027 season in better health." He added, "Although this season ended a bit early, I want to thank all fans who provided such passionate support throughout the season. I will prepare thoroughly and repay your trust with an even better performance next year," sharing his thoughts on the re-signing agreement.

This season, Alcantara appeared in 25 games, recording 9 wins, 9 losses, and a 3.87 ERA. Notably, he shouldered the most innings on the team with 155⅔, firmly anchoring an inconsistent starting rotation. With this rapid re-signing of a proven ace and proactive surgical support, Kiwoom has taken the first step in its plans for the 2027 season.

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