Hwang Sung-bin with a deep bone fracture will eventually be on the operating table...Leave for up to 10 weeks despite quick return effort
May 09, 2025
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Lotte club said on the 9th that "Hwang Sung-bin was found to have fractured his fourth deep bone in his left hand as a result of the examination."We need a plate-fixing surgery, so we're going to proceed with it."
Hwang Sung-bin attempted a surprise bunt against SSG starter Mitch White in the bottom of the first inning against Busan SSG Landers on the 5th. Hwang Sung-bin, who was sprinting to first base, dived to first base, and a finger injury continued in the process.
X-ray examination was performed at the primary hospital examination, but no major abnormalities were found. However, CT scan was performed as a second detailed examination, and a fourth finger fracture was found.
After the examination at Korea University Anam Hospital on the 8th, Samsung Medical Center conducted an additional examination to cross-check the injured area, and the examination revealed once again a fourth deep bone fracture in the left hand.
Lotte decided that a quick surgery was necessary to pull the return schedule, and eventually decided to conduct a plate fixing surgery at Samsung Medical Center, where the schedule was available.
It was a painful result for Lotte. This season, Hwang Sung-bin has been revitalizing his team's offense with a batting average of 324 (36 hits in 111 at-bats), 12 RBIs and 10 steals (OPS) of 0.744.
Lotte needs two weeks of stability after surgery. Technical training is available six weeks after surgery, and it will take about 8-10 weeks to return."
Lotte is worried about the continued injury. Son Ho-young returned after leaving due to a side injury early in the season, and on the 29th of last month, Jeon Min-jae was hit by a ball in the head and rested. Jeon Min-jae will avoid major injuries and start training on Futures technology from the 9th.
Injuries continued to the pitcher's side. The day before starting pitcher Charlie Vanzgi (8th), he left due to left scapular muscle damage and needed about eight weeks of recovery. Lotte has been agonizing over replacement and six-week replacement.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
