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Castro Returns After 53 Days, Set to Bat Fifth for Kia Tigers
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Castro Returns After 53 Days, Set to Bat Fifth for Kia Tigers

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kia Tigers' foreign hitter Harold Castro has returned to the first-team roster after a 53-day absence.
  • Castro is set to play as the designated hitter in the fifth position in the lineup for the game against LG Twins.
  • Manager Lee Beom-ho expressed confidence that Castro's accurate hitting will provide a much-needed boost to the team's offense.

Harold Castro, the foreign hitter for the Kia Tigers, is set to make his return to the first-team roster after a 53-day hiatus. Castro was officially registered for the team on June 18, ahead of the game against the LG Twins at the Gwangju-Kia Champions Field.

Castro's return sees him slotted into the lineup as the designated hitter at the crucial fifth position. His inclusion means outfielder Han Seung-yeon has been moved down to the Futures team. Manager Lee Beom-ho expressed optimism about Castro's impact, stating, "If he provides support from the fifth spot, the batting order will breathe easier."

The manager emphasized the importance of Castro's precise hitting, believing it will alleviate pressure on the rest of the lineup and improve the team's overall offensive performance. Castro's presence is expected to bring stability and power to the Tigers' batting order as they aim for success in the ongoing season.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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