I think having three resources to come back from the game is a big plus factor compared to other teams."

Despite the departure of the main bullpen resources, LG Twins manager Yeom Kyung-yeop did not lose his composure.메이저놀이터

Yeom has made great achievements since his first year in 2023 when he took the helm of LG. He has led LG to a combined victory in 1990, 1994, and 2023 for the third time in 29 years since 1994.

The 2024 season, however, was not easy. It was caused by loose bullpen pitchers. Closer Ko Woo-seok (U.S., Miami Marlins), Lee Jung-yong (military enlistment), and Ham Deok-ju (elbow surgery) were absent even before the season opened. New shutters Yoo Young-chan (7 wins, 5 losses, 1 hold, 26 saves, ERA of 2.97), and veteran Kim Jin-sung (3 wins, 3 losses, 27 holds, 1 save, ERA of 3.97) worked hard, but they lacked strength.

Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop then hoped for the growth of Baek Seung-hyun (2-1, 2 saves, 1 hold, 9.11 ERA), and Park Myung-geun (2-1, 1 save, 8 hold, 6.39 ERA), but the results fell short of expectations. LG's bullpen earned run average (ERA) in the 2024 season reached 5.21. In the end, LG had to finish the season in the third place.

The current situation ahead of the 2025 season is not good either. This is why Yoo Young-chan and Ham Deok-ju left the team due to injuries. Nevertheless, the head coach did not lose his composure. Coach Yeom Kyung-yeop, who met on the 8th, said, "Last season, we had a hard time growing in the middle," adding, "We have much more resources to give chances this season than last year. Park Myung-geun and Baek Seung-hyun, who made performances the year before last, suffered last year, but I think it will be a great nourishment for this season. I think there is a high possibility of success."

"It's important how (Yoo Young-chan and Ham Deok-ju) make the injury an advantage," Yeom said. "It may be difficult, but I think having three players to come back from the match is a big plus factor compared to other teams. I think the fact that Yoo Young-chan and Ham Deok-ju will come along with Lee Jung-yong (who is serving in the military) at a time when the pitching staff will be exhausted," he said. "It will be a big opportunity depending on how much they nurture and hold on well until they return to the team." "It's a pity to start, but I think that regret will be a big advantage in July. We are considering Yoo Young-chan and Ham Deok-ju to return to the team in the second half of the year. At that time, it's time to get tired and tired."

There is also a corner of trust. It is thanks to LG's efforts early on to strengthen the bullpen in this season's Stove League. It brought in right-hander Jang Hyun-sik, who contributed to the Kia Tigers' V12 team last season, for a four-year total of 5.2 billion won (1.6 billion won or 1.6 billion won or 6.6 billion won or 6.6 billion won or 7.6 million dollars in down payment) and even veteran right-hander Kim Kang-ryul, who used to play for the Doosan Bears, joined hands for up to 1.4 billion won (or 500 million won or 4.31 million dollars or 9.4 million won or 4.31 million dollars) for a three-plus year.

He continued collecting resources for the bullpen. As a compensation player for Choi Won-tae who was heading to Samsung through free agency, he embraced left-hander Choi Chae-heung who was able to both start and bullpen, and even recruited experienced right-hander sidearm Shim Chang-min through testing.

For now, Yeom Kyung-yeop has selected Kim Kang-ryul and Jang Hyun-sik, who are transferring players, as his core bullpen resources. "The most important thing is how strong Kim Kang-ryul, Jang Hyun-sik, and Kim Jin-seong will be when they start. It will be easier to foster," he said. "Sim Chang-min (new recruit) also had a lot of experience. Based on the test period, it will be fully utilized. We will start the first half with Park Myung-geun and Baek Seung-hyun as our main players."

Meanwhile, Long Relief, who plays long innings in the bullpen, is likely to be among the contenders for the fifth starting pitcher. "The one who leaves the fifth starting pitcher will be the one," Yeom said. "Song Seung-ki, Woo Kang-hoon, Lee Ji-gang, and Choi Chae-heung will be the candidates for the fifth starting pitcher."