Choi Hyung-woo has been scratched from the first team
The fear has come true.
Choi Hyung-woo of the Kia Tigers has been scratched from the first team after suffering a sore right side while batting.
Kia manager Lee Beom-ho removed Choi from the first team roster and recalled Lee Woo-sung ahead of the KT Wiz’s game against the Gwangju Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on Sunday.
Choi was injured while batting 1B in the bottom of the eighth inning against KT on June 6 while trying to handle a fastball in his body. After making a foul pitch, he signed to the bench without returning to the batter’s box. After checking his condition, the bench called up Choi Hyung-woo and substituted Lee Chang-jin. “Choi Hyung-woo felt pain in his right side, so he was substituted for protection, and we will monitor his condition and examine him,” Kia said at the time.
The results of the examination were shocking.
An MRI examination at the club’s designated hospital revealed a micro-injury to the right adductor pollicis muscle. “He suffered an abrasion when he hit a sand dune in the three-game series last weekend, and I think that led to a strain in his swing,” said Lee. 메이저사이트 “I think there was some muscle damage. We’ll have to reevaluate him in two weeks and then schedule (rehabilitation).” “It’s not a big injury, but since it’s in the side, it’s better to reevaluate it in two weeks,” Lee said, adding, “We’ll set a return date after seeing the results of the reexamination.”
However, it is unclear if Choi will be able to return in two weeks. Typically, side muscle injuries require more than a month of rehabilitation. “I don’t think it’s a very big injury, so I’m thinking about three to four weeks,” Lee said. “If the examination shows that he’s recovered somewhat and there are no major problems, he’ll be back on schedule.”
Choi Hyung-woo’s injury leaves the No. 4 designated hitter spot vacant. “We will utilize the designated hitter spot by considering the overall condition of the batters and the opposing pitcher,” Lee said.