[Breaking News] Noh Si-hwan, who signed a record multi-year contract and experienced 'manager-level stress,' returns for the LG three-game series... Joins first team on the 21st, registered on the 23rd [Oh! Star Busan]
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Noh Si-hwan, who signed a record multi-year contract, is set to return to the team for the series against LG.
- He will join the first team on April 21st and be officially registered on April 23rd.
- Manager Kim Kyung-moon described Noh's recent slump as causing 'manager-level stress'.
Noh Si-hwan, the star player who recently signed a groundbreaking multi-year deal worth 30.7 billion won over 11 years, is slated to rejoin the team for their upcoming three-game series against LG. Manager Kim Kyung-moon confirmed that Noh will be integrated with the first team on April 21st, with his official registration following on April 23rd. The manager candidly admitted that Noh's recent struggles, which led to his temporary demotion to the minor league, had caused him "manager-level stress." This return marks a significant moment for the team, as Noh's performance is crucial to their aspirations. The record-breaking contract underscores the immense expectations placed upon him, and his absence due to a slump had been a major talking point. His reintegration is seen as a vital step towards stabilizing the team's performance and building momentum for the remainder of the season. The team and its fans will be looking to Noh to quickly regain his form and justify the significant investment made in him.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.