“Sudden Blow”: Possibility of Surgery for Injured LG Twins Players Looms as Two Key Pitchers Ruled Out Ahead of Critical Postseason

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The LG Twins have once again been hit with a sudden, devastating setback. Two key pitchers who had performed well on the mound have been forced to step away from active duty. Their chances of making it to the postseason stage have also become increasingly slim.

LG Twins manager Yeom Kyung-yeop met with reporters ahead of the team’s final regular-season home game against the Doosan Bears at Jamsil Stadium on the 7th, stating, “(Song) Seung-gi is continuing to experience pain due to a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury. At this point, he may need surgery. We must address the root cause of the problem.”

If Song Seung-gi undergoes surgery, fans will not be able to see him pitching on the critical postseason stage.

Song Seung-gi was diagnosed with inflammation in his left elbow flexor muscles in August and was ultimately removed from the first division roster on August 27. At the time, according to the LG Twins organization, he was advised that he would need about two weeks of rehabilitation. However, as his condition failed to improve, he has now reached a point where surgery is being considered.

Last year, Song Seung-gi served as the fifth starter and played a pivotal role in the LG Twins’ starting rotation. He appeared in 28 games, recording an 11-6 win-loss record with a 3.50 ERA, contributing significantly to the team’s overall championship title. Following the end of the season, his contributions to the team were recognized, and his annual salary was raised by 100 million won (from 36 million won to 136 million won). However, this season he has struggled, posting a 3-3 record with a 5.53 ERA in 16 games. Kim Yun-sik joined the starting rotation in place of Song Seung-gi.

In addition, Kim Jin-seong, known for his selfless role as a setup man, is also unlikely to participate in the postseason. Kim Jin-seong was also removed from the first division roster in August due to a shoulder injury. At that time, he was diagnosed with minor damage to the right infraspinatus muscle. He was advised that recovery would take approximately three to four weeks, but he has been struggling to recover.

This season, Kim Jin-seong appeared in 53 games, recording a 6-2 win-loss record, one save, 18 holds, and a 4.94 ERA. He pitched a total of 47⅓ innings, allowing 57 hits (including six home runs), issuing 18 walks, striking out 35 batters, and giving up 26 runs (26 earned). His walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) stood at 1.58, with a batting average against of .303.

Manager Yeom said, “(Kim) Jin-seong’s recovery is also slow, so we are currently considering him out of the active lineup,” adding, “I do not see any new options available to us in our current situation,” while showing a look of regret.

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