The Lotte Giants faced a sharp blow ahead of the end of their spring camp. Ko Seung-min, who played 148 hits, 14 homers, 87 RBIs, 79 runs batting average of 0.308 OPS 0.834, was injured in his left ankle during the baserunning process, as he settled as a second baseman, the "main position" last year, and broke the record of most RBIs in a season held by "tank" Park Jung-tae. Fortunately, the diagnosis revealed an ankle sprain, but it was a moment when the nightmare was revived as he suffered from a flurry of injuries in recent years.

As a result, Lotte began to move quickly. He could have received treatment and recovered in Korea, but he looked into flights to Tokyo so that Ko Seung-min could return to the ground as quickly as possible. The reason was to visit the Ijima osteopathic center, which is well-known for its treatment. After receiving treatment for about a week, Ko Seung-min immediately appeared on the ground of Sajik Stadium on the 10th and began training.온라인카지노

In particular, on the 11th, Ko Seung-min performed all the training, including defensive training as well as toss batting and free batting, but when asked about Ko Seung-min, head coach Kim Tae-hyung said, "I think I can do (training)," adding, "I check every day and see what happens and go (to the game)," and expressed a cautious stance on the timing of his return. However, Ko Seung-min wants to return to the ground as soon as possible.

"My physical condition is so good. My team was so considerate that I received treatment well," Ko told reporters after finishing all the training sessions on Sunday. "My training is almost complete. I am gradually increasing it. I was so sick that I couldn't walk until the second day after the injury. But the pain gradually decreased. I think it's a relief that I didn't get seriously hurt."

Ko said, "I was worried that I might have been more damaging to my team than I was. (When I got hurt) it was a bit big because it was negative for my team's mood. It's okay for me to get hurt, but the fact that I got injured during the end of the camp is negative for my team. As a result, I felt bad," he said. "I think I will be able to play from this weekend. This is not the time to take care of my body."

The reason why Ko Seung-min is hoping to return so quickly is because he thinks he is not the main player yet. While receiving treatment in Japan, Ko Seung-min said he felt a lot through Son Ho-young's interview comments on his return to Korea. In an interview with reporters at the time of his return to Korea, Son said, "I don't think the main player is guaranteed, but rather, I think 'the opportunity will come first'. I get the opportunity before other players and fly by starting."

The Lotte infield is now in a fiercer competition than ever before. In addition to Na Seung-yeop (1st baseman), Ko Seung-min (2nd baseman), Park Seung-wook (striker), and Son Ho-young (3rd baseman), Choi Hang, Jeon Min-jae, Han Tae-yang, and Lee Ho-joon are also looking for an opportunity to become the main players as well as backup. Ko Seung-min is also aware of this.

"I have to hurry up and hold an exhibition game. I'm in a hurry because I can enter the season like that," he said. "There are many competitors now. (Son) Ho-young's words touched me so much. He is only given a chance first. The starting lineup is not decided yet. I decided once again after watching Hoyoung's interview in Japan," he said. "Now a rookie named (Lee) Tae-kyung has also come up. These players may take a chance. That's why I want to compete with him, and if I do that, all the infielders will be able to do well through synergy."

After hearing Son Ho-young's interview, Ko Seung-min said, "I did not just receive treatment in Japan. When I had time, I prepared for the 2025 season by weight training. I didn't just rest in Japan. I have continued to weigh myself and exercise. I don't think I had much rest, so I think (my senses) are okay," he said. "The team also supported me to complete my training. This is a time when I should not get sick. I am hurt and out, but if one player is missing, I will be in negative territory. I hope other players don't get hurt."

The head coach is still conservative on the timing of his participation in the match, but Ko is committed to participating in the match anytime if the head coach gives him a decision. "I can play today," Ko told reporters on Sunday. "That's my mindset. That's why everyone says 'don't do it' as soon as I arrive from Japan, but I played machine ball indoors. That's how much I want to play. I get stimulated when I see the older brothers or younger brothers play in my place. It's because I want to do well."