Suwon KT-Samsung match on the 안전놀이터 29th was canceled due to rain.
Prior to the game, KT Wiz coach Lee Kang-cheol and Samsung Lions coach Park Jin-man received questions about the September expansion entry.
Both command towers gave only rough hints, but did not mention specific names.
Manager Lee Kang-cheol laughed, saying, “There is no pitcher who can raise the pitcher. He should go with the player here.”
Kang Baek-ho, who is staying in the rehabilitation group, is the first candidate according to his personal condition. Cho Yong-ho, who is playing in the Futures League, and catcher Kang Hyeon-woo are also potential candidates to join.
Manager Park Jin-man explained, “I have already envisioned the pitcher and the fielder. However, as there may be additional replacement players through the game tomorrow, I will see the game the day after tomorrow and confirm it.”
Choi Ji-gwang, left-hander Lee Jae-ik, and Choi Ji-kwang may join the team for the doubleheader starting lineup to strengthen the bullpen. Among the fielders, Kim Dong-jin and Kim Ho-jae could be called up.
On September 1st, the number of entries for each team will increase by 5. Considering the obvious Futures League pool and reinforcement points for each team, players who can rise are easily selected.
A date that is only three days away. However, the commanding towers of each team do not readily and definitively mention the player’s name. Why?
Manager Lee Kang-cheol asked for understanding, saying, “Many players in the Futures League are waiting for an extended entry in September. In a way, it may be the last hope of the season. If we talk first, there may be players who are disappointed, and it may change at the last minute.”
Futures League players who have been sweating and dreaming of becoming the first team. For them, September is the beginning of hope.
Which player will take advantage of the opportunity widened by his expanded entry and unleash his surprise potential in the first team? It is the beginning of autumn, when fans of each team are excited.