"First call-up."

Hanwha excluded Kim Min-woo and pitcher Bae Min-seo from its entry into the main league team ahead of the match against the Kia Tigers in Daejeon on Wednesday. Right-handed pitchers Lee Sang-kyu and Jang Ji-soo, who were called up by the Futures team, are registered in the main league for the first time in this season.  스포츠토토

In an interview before the game, Hanwha manager Choi Won-ho said, "I heard that Min-woo performed well in the bullpen, but that happened all of a sudden. Jun-seo will prepare for Min-woo's absence. He will wait in the bullpen until today (April 14) and take four days off to take the starting position." Starting against the Samsung Lions in Daejeon on Tuesday, Hwang will join the rotation.

Kim started the match against KIA on the previous day (13th), but was substituted after four pitches in the ⅓ innings. After dealing with infield fly ball to second base with Kia's first batter Seo Kun-chang at second pitch, he threw a fastball to Choi Won-jun for the second pitch, and sent an autograph to the first base dugout by raising his right hand. When he seemed uncomfortable with something, Park Seung-min, his pitching coach, and his trainer went up to the mound to check Kim's physical condition.

There were signs that he could no longer pitch, and Han Seung-joo, who hurriedly stepped out of the bullpen, was replaced. The reason for the replacement is pain in his right elbow, and he will undergo a thorough examination on Saturday. The exact elbow condition needs to be checked, but he has to skip the starting rotation at least twice due to the cancellation of the entry.

Kim won one game in three games this season, and pitched well with an ERA of 2.19. His fastball pitching capability revived to the point where he struck out 13 during 12 ⅓ innings, and his main weapon was folk ball.

Kim Min-woo, who played the role of Hanwha's native ace by pitching full-time for three consecutive years between 2020 and 2022, was out for the season due to a ruptured right shoulder triangle muscle at the match against Sajik Lotte Giants on June 14 last year. After rehabilitation, he spent his own money for personal training at the "Drive Line," a famous baseball academy located in Seattle, Washington. He searched for ball power from the end of the spring camp and confirmed his starting position during the exhibition game, and announced his solid performance by allowing two hits, three walks and six strikeouts in five innings at the match against Munhak SSG Landers on June 26, his first appearance of the season.

He skipped the rotation once due to a wall on his left wing, but he pitched hard against the Kiwoom Heroes in Gocheok on the 7th, allowing five hits (two homers) and two walks and seven strikeouts in seven innings. He was the only pitcher of the Hanwha Eagles to pitch in seven innings this year, but he was out of power for the time being due to elbow pain.

Without Kim Min-woo, Hwang Joon-seo, a rookie left-hander who joined the team as the No. 1 overall pick this year, will be joining the team. Hwang has been displaying good pitching in four games (nine ⅔ innings) with one win, 0.93 strikeouts and 11 strikeouts. Due to Kim's confidence, he had the opportunity to start the game against KT in Daejeon for the first time in five innings with three hits (one homer) and two strikeouts and one run, marking his first win in his debut game. He boasts power as the No. 1 rookie by banking on a splitter that can fly up to 149 kilometers and 142 kilometers on average.

Meanwhile, Lee Sang-gyu, who was drafted second overall in the first round at the second draft held in November last year and moved from LG Twins to Hanwha Eagles, was called to the primary league for the first time since his transfer. In this year's Futures League, he pitched one inning each as relief pitcher, allowing no run. He pitched well with two strikeouts and no run in two innings only once due to a defense error.

Jang Ji-soo, another right-handed pitcher, is also registered as the first team player of the season. Jang, who started both games in the Futures League, only lost one game without a win, but pitched well with two runs and an earned run average of 2.16 in eight innings. Although he suffered a loss against the Doosan Bears on the 7th, he allowed three hits (one homer) and two walks, four strikeouts and two runs in five innings.

Manager Choi Won-ho said, "Han Seung-joo, Kim Kyu-yeon, and Bae Min-seo threw a lot yesterday (13th), making it difficult for him to take the mound today. I put up two pitchers because I don't think I can make it with just one pitcher. I put up Lee Sang-gyu, who is good in a bullpen and Jang Ji-soo, who can throw long balls."

In the face of KIA right-hander James Nail on the day, Hanwha put forward its lineup in the order of Lee Jin-young (center fielder), Jonathan Peraza (designated hitter), An Chi-hong (first baseman), Noh Si-hwan (third baseman), Kim Tae-yeon (right fielder), Choi In-ho (left fielder), Choi Jae-hoon (catcher), Lee Do-yoon (striker), and Moon Hyun-bin (second baseman). The starting pitcher was Ricardo Sanchez. Chae Eun-sung, who missed the game on the 13th after being hit between his right thumb and index finger while dealing with a ground ball to the first base in the eighth inning against KIA on the 12th, was absent from the game on the same day as well. It is not easy to play as a substitute.