Ahn Woo-jin's shoulder injury will go up to the operating tableA year in rehab, everything's twisted
Aug 05, 2025
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It's shocking news for Ahn Woo-jin and Kiwoom Heroes. Ahn Woo-jin will be on the operating table. It is an unexpected aftermath of the shoulder injury.
According to an official familiar with Kiwoom's situation, Ahn Woo-jin and the Kiwoom team are talking about shoulder surgery. It is not whether or not to perform surgery, but when, where, and how. In short, it means that Ahn Woo-jin's shoulder surgery has been confirmed.
It is a situation in which there is no explanation other than the word 'shock'. Ahn Woo-jin was scheduled to return to Kiwoom this fall after completing his mandatory military service as a social service worker. Although he is not an official Kiwoom player due to his status, he trained together at the second-tier training ground because he is a social service worker who can use his personal time such as holidays and weekends. The player wanted it, and the club gladly signed the OK sign.
The problem broke out on the 2nd. He played one inning in his own Cheongbaek match. It shot 157 kilometers. But I hurt my shoulder after the game. The problem was not that he was hurt while throwing the ball, but that he was hurt while training extra after his own Cheongbaek match.
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It depends on what kind of surgery it is, which part and how much you are hurt, but as soon as you open your shoulder, this season has flown away. A player training expert said "If you simply perform surgery due to damage to the ligament, you can recover within two to three months at the earliest." However, this will also mean that his return to the game this season will fly away. Ahn Woo-jin is known to have been able to fill the FA year for a year if he returns in September and fills the number of registration days. FA, can have a big impact on qualifying for posting. It is also unclear whether he will participate in the World Baseball Classic, which will be held early next year.
The expert continued "The shoulder is a very sensitive area. One year, longer, up to two years can be needed. In particular, if the shoulder is dislocated and the ligament is damaged, there could be a crisis in the player's life."
Kiwoom is also in a state of emergency. I've been rebuilding for the past two years, waiting for Ahn Woo-jin's return this year. In the meantime, if Ahn Woo-jin cannot throw the ball properly next season, all plans will go up in smoke.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
