Kiom's An Woo-jin Removed from First-Team Roster for Rest

Professional baseball Kiwoom Heroes ace An Woo-jin (27) has been removed from the first-team roster.

The Kiwoom club announced today (September 7) that it has excluded An Woo-jin and infielder Eo Jun-seo from the first-team roster.

Having returned to the first team this season after completing rehabilitation, An has recorded 95 innings across 20 games with 3 wins, 8 losses, and a 3.88 ERA.

A Kiwoom club official stated, "Since this is the season he has returned from an injury, he was removed from the first team to give him a rest without pushing him," adding, "He will be able to return after fulfilling the 10-day period."

Eo Jun-seo, who has gone hitless in his last four consecutive games, headed to the second team for a readjustment period.

Lotte starting catcher Son Sung-bin was also dropped from the first team today along with outfielder Kim Dong-hyun and infielder Son Ho-young.

Last month, Son Sung-bin received an evaluation during a medical checkup for a tendon injury in his right middle finger that stated, "There is a functional issue, but he can play in games while managing it."

Although he continuously wore the mask as the starting catcher even after the checkup, he experienced discomfort and was removed from the roster to receive management.

The Lotte club stated, "Because it is an area that is continuously used during games, we determined that complete recovery through rest is necessary."

Kim Dong-hyun and Son Ho-young were removed for readjustment purposes.

Along with them, SSG Landers pitcher Choi Yong-jun and kt wiz infielder Moon Sang-chul were dropped from the first team.

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