NC coach Kang Myung-hwa, whose face was dark due to the constant injuries, broke out into a smile.

On the 23rd, Kang started his injury briefing without any changes before the away game against Lotte at Sajik Stadium in Busan. 메이저놀이터 The only consolation was that Taylor Widener, who was rehabbing from back pain, started pitching in practice. Kim Jin-ho, who had been serving as the bullpen’s closer, was removed from the first team roster due to a rotator cuff injury in his right shoulder. Koo Chang-mo was also left off the roster, explaining that it was “not an injury, but a protection measure.”

Kang said, “Koo Chang-mo complained of pain after 11 appearances last year. This year, it was eight games. He will take a break and check his physical condition before deciding when to return to the first team.” “It is most important for him to play a healthy season,” Kang said.

Until Widener and Koo join the first team, left-hander Choi Sung-young and submarine pitcher Lee Jae-hak will join the starting rotation. Shin Min-hyuk will also be in the rotation. “We have a lot of injuries, but the pitchers are doing their best in their respective positions,” Kang said.

The bullpen will be overloaded if there is a gap in the starting lineup. The loss of Kim Jin-ho, who was considered a must-win pitcher, adds to the pressure. “Ryu Jin-wook will take Jin-ho’s place,” Kang said. Lim Ji-min also throws a hard fastball that reaches nearly 150 kilometers per hour and has a good splitter. We will use the bullpen according to the situation.”

Even so, there are times during the season when the mound is depleted. It gets depleted more quickly if the starters go down early, go into extra innings, or play back-to-back close games. When the score is close, you may want to consider putting a starter on the mound to give your bullpen a break. NC has some strong pitching staffs, so it’s worth considering.

When asked about the possibility of using a beast on the mound, Kang laughed and said, “I hadn’t thought about it.” It’s a sign of confidence. It was a laugh that showed his confidence that it was not that far-fetched, and the will of a ‘novice manager’ to organize the team according to the rules.