"A new mercenary is preparing (laughing)."
lg Twins coach Ryu Joong-il hinted at the emergence of 'new mercenaries'
Not to mean a Foreign player, referring to Futures (second-tier) players who are training at Ariel Lin Champions Park. Although he has not been named in the first group entry, it is an expression of Ryu's wit that refers to the players who have been prepared to take the opportunity steadily in the second group.
lg will start Lee Min-ho in the Lotte Mart Giants on the 7th and Jeong Chan-Heon in the Kia Tigers on the 8th. Lee Min-ho has been a starter with the rotation with Jeong Chan-Heon this season. However, as lg played seven consecutive games in the rainy season, Ryu was forced to use both Lee Min-ho and Jeong Chan-Heon. It's Jeong Chan-Heon who will be in Kyonggi on Tuesday (8th), which is available twice a week, but he has returned to rotation with Lee Min-ho for management this season. "Someone has to fill an empty seat before the Samsung Lions in Jamsil on the 13th," Ryu said, laughing, "A new mercenary is preparing in Ariel Lin."
Arata Iurachan Lee Sang-kyu is mentioned as the 'mercenary' candidate that Ryu pointed to. Arata Iurachan joined the first group last year with a "selection" and left a record of 5 wins and 4 losses. He started in the second group this season, came to the first group in June and July respectively, but he has no starting record. He has recently shown good physical condition and position in the second group, raising the possibility of joining the first group. Lee Sang-kyu served as the backbone of the lg bullpen, which was shaking early this season; throwing 21 Kyonggi 21 innings, he had 2 wins, 2 losses, 4 saves, 1 hold and a 6.43 ERA. After the first group was canceled on July 11, the second group has been steadily making body.