Kim Do-young is finally coming back. Normal training is possible, the 2nd team match on the 23rd

Kim Do-young is coming back. Finally, a hospital examination determined that he was completely cured.

KIA Tigers' key hitter Kim Do-young underwent a thorough MRI examination on his left hamstring at the Gwangju Sunhan Hospital on the 21st. Finally, the final diagnosis came out that the injured area has recovered. KIA team said on the 21st that "Kim Do-young received an ultrasound examination at the hospital today, and his opinion is that he is able to train normally" and added that "Kim Do-young is scheduled to wait for the first-team call-up after training tomorrow, playing in the second-tier game on the 23rd, and live batting on the 24th."




Kim Do-young suffered a hamstring injury during the match against the Gwangju NC Dinos on March 22, when this year's regular season opener was held. The injury occurred at a time when he had a hit and passed the first base to look at the extra base. Kim Do-young, who felt severe left hamstring pain, left the stadium as it was, and a hospital examination revealed a grade 1 hamstring micro injury.

KIA-Doosan match held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 13th. In the top of the third inning, Kim Do-young is hitting an infield hit with one out and a runner on first base. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.3.13/

Fortunately, his condition improved quickly. The degree of pain Kim Do-young felt improved faster than expected. While running lightly at Hampyeong 2nd Army Stadium, he did not feel any special abnormalities. However, head coach Lee Bum-ho carefully watched the timing of Kim Do-young's return. This was because it could lead to a bigger injury if it returned prematurely in an incomplete state.

Following the examination on the 3rd, Kim Do-young was diagnosed with no complete improvement in the injury area during the examination on April 14, a week ago. KIA team said at the time that `we will focus on rehabilitation and treatment for about a week and then undergo another examination.' The amount of time spent on labor has increased.

The KBO League exhibition game between Lotte and KIA will be held at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 8th. Kim Do-young is doing batting training before the game. Busan = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.03.08/

With the diagnosis of recovery, it is now possible to predict the timing of returning to the first team. First of all, the Futures League game comes first. Kim Do-young has already lost his sense of practice because he has not played for nearly a month. Since the injured area has improved completely, it is now necessary to check your senses while playing in 100% physical condition.

KIA's second-tier team will face the Samsung Lions' second-tier team in the Futures League at Hampyeong Challengers Field on the 22nd and 23rd. If Kim Do-young does not find any special abnormalities in the Futures League game on the 23rd, he can adjust the timing of his return to the first team.

KIA's first team will play three consecutive games against the Samsung Lions in Daegu this week, and then move to Gwangju home from the 25th to play three consecutive games against the LG Twins on the weekend. As early as this weekend, we can expect a call-up. Will Kim Do-young be able to return to the Gwangju home game this weekend.