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Samsung Lions' Pitching Crisis: Key Injuries Before 2026

3/1/2026

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The Samsung Lions face a crisis ahead of the 2026 season due to elbow injuries among key pitchers.
Lee Ho-sung of the Samsung Lions requires Tommy John surgery after pain in training.
Won Tae-in of the Samsung Lions is sidelined with elbow issues and missed the World Baseball Classic.
Matt Manning, a foreign pitcher for the Samsung Lions, initially passed medical tests but the Lions seek replacements after a practice-game injury.

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The Samsung Lions face a crisis ahead of the 2026 season due to elbow injuries among key pitchers.
Lee Ho-sung of the Samsung Lions requires Tommy John surgery after pain in training.
Won Tae-in of the Samsung Lions is sidelined with elbow issues and missed the World Baseball Classic.
Matt Manning, a foreign pitcher for the Samsung Lions, initially passed medical tests but the Lions seek replacements after a practice-game injury.