Goodbye Lotte Ace Waver Notification, Greeted the Squad calmly...The new first choice will be announced soon

May 13, 2025

Lotte-Kium match held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 29th. Barnes, who pitched well with one run in seven innings, is being congratulated by his teammates. Gocheok = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.4.29/

Lotte-Kium match held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 29th. After two outs in the bottom of the first inning, Barnes is disappointed after allowing a solo shot to Cardinez. Gocheok = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.4.29/

"There's nothing we can do. "

Lotte Giants have confirmed their breakup with ace Charlie Barnes (30), who played as a long-term foreign player. Lotte requested KBO to disclose Barnes Waver on the 13th, and KBO approved it and announced it on the same day.

The injury was painful. Barnes was removed from the first-team entry on the 5th due to damage to his left scapular muscle, and he was told that it took eight weeks to recover alone. When calculating the time to recover his physical condition and rebuild his body and take the mound, the break-up seemed likely.

According to a Lotte official, the club informed Barnes on the 12th that `we will announce waivers.' Barnes calmly accepted the club's decision and said goodbye to the team on the day. Barnes is scheduled to leave for his hometown of the United States as early as the afternoon of the 14th.

Regarding the decision to part with Barnes prior to the match against the Gwangju KIA Tigers on the 13th, Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung did not hide his regret, saying, `I can't help it.'

Barnes was a long-term foreigner who accompanied Lotte for four years from 2022. In 94 KBO league games, he recorded 35-32 losses, 553 innings, and a 3.58 ERA. This year, it was difficult to expect a rebound after recovering from the injury, as it was sluggish with 3 wins and 4 losses, 45 ⅔ innings and a 5.32 ERA in eight games in the aftermath of the injury.

Lotte and Hanwha at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 23rd. Lotte Barnes is pitching as a starter. Busan = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.04.23/

Lotte Barnes applauds the infield who completed a double play in the top of the fifth inning at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 10th. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.04.10/

Lotte needed to be even more sober because it is currently in the visibility of baseball in the fall. As of the 13th, Lotte is ranked third with 24 wins, 16 losses and two draws in the season. It is too early to be optimistic about autumn baseball because the mid-ranking teams are so closely attached, but they are looking forward to advancing to the 5th round for the first time in eight years since 2017. It is better to come back with a clear first-choice sense than to bring in temporary replacement foreigners in limbo and hold out.

Manager Kim said "First selection is very important. Barnes threw a lot, and was concerned about his restraint when his pace dropped a little last year. He explained why he made the decision, saying, "I was so experienced and had high expectations, but not all the ball escaped."

Lotte will soon confirm and announce a replacement for Barnes. The candidate group has been closely examined by the replacement, and it seems to have been confirmed to some extent internally.

A Lotte official partially acknowledged the rumor that `left-hander Alec Gamboer, a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers Triple-A team, was selected as a new foreign player.' "It is right that Gamboer is in the shortlist. We will confirm and announce the players soon."

The Lotte Giants squad returned home through Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 on the afternoon of the 5th. Lotte Barnes leaving the arrival hall. Incheon International Airport = Song Jeong-heon, reporter for @sportschosun.com/2025.03.05/

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.

Goodbye Lotte Ace Waver Notification, Greeted the Squad calmly...The new first choice will be announced soon

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