Choi Hyung-woo finds right hamstring swelling in Hanwha 2 consecutive games, bad news that he failed to play in the All-Star Game

Jul 09, 2025

Choi Hyung-woo finds right hamstring swelling in Hanwha 2 consecutive games, bad news that he failed to play in the All-Star Game
The match between Hanwha and KIA at Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon on the 8th. 1 out and 1 base in the 3rd inning. Choi Hyung-woo, who ran to third base when Oh Sun-woo doubled, is being replaced voluntarily. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.07.08/



The remaining two games of Hanwha, and the All-Star Game are not allowed.

Should I say I'm lucky in my misfortune.

The results of the examination of KIA Tigers veteran Choi Hyung-woo, who had a hamstring, came out. Fortunately, he avoided major injuries. However, we cannot see Choi Hyung-woo playing in the All-Star Game.




Choi Hyung-woo was suddenly replaced during the third inning of the game against the Hanwha Eagles at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 8th. With a walk to the first base, he sprinted to the third base when Oh Sun-woo's double, but after arriving at the base, he complained of discomfort in his right leg. Kia, which is crying over injuries this season, chose to replace the team immediately.

It was confirmed that Choi Hyung-woo slowed down while running as he felt tight in his right hamstring. And on the 9th, ultrasound examinations were conducted at two hospitals, including Hanmaum Orthopedic Surgery.

First of all, it's not hamstring damage. Edema. Simply put, the muscles are in a state of amazing swelling. In conclusion, major injuries were avoided.




Choi Hyung-woo finds right hamstring swelling in Hanwha 2 consecutive games, bad news that he failed to play in the All-Star Game
The match between Hanwha and KIA at Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon on the 8th. 1 out and 1 base in the 3rd inning. Choi Hyung-woo, who ran to third base when Oh Sun-woo doubled, is being replaced voluntarily. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.07.08/
However, the hospital said that it is best to take a rest for the time being because it can lead to major injuries if you run excessively in a situation where your muscles are unstable.

As a result, Choi will not play in the final series of the first half against Hanwha on the 9th and 10th. He didn't even come to the stadium that day.

What's more regrettable for fans is that their participation in the All-Star Game in Daejeon this weekend was also canceled. Choi Hyung-woo was selected as the best 12 in the Nanum All-Star Designated Batter category. Choi Hyung-woo also played in the All-Star Game last year and was thrilled to win the oldest MVP.




Coach Lee Bum-ho, who met ahead of the Hanwha match, said "It's not a big injury, but we'll have to wait and see. Rest for the rest of the Hanwha match and the All-Star break, and you can start again only if the player says it's okay. The difference between having and not having Choi Hyung-woo is too big."Choi has played really hard for the team so far. It must have been difficult in a situation where you had to solve it all yourself. After the All-Star break, he will be examined at a hospital on the 16th. Still, I'm old, so I have to make sure I check and move on. It's fortunate that this kind of injury is enough."





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.