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Doosan Bears Weighing Call-Up for Minor League Star Severino
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Doosan Bears Weighing Call-Up for Minor League Star Severino

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Doosan Bears baseball team is considering when to call up their new foreign hitter, Yoo Ni-o Severino, who is currently undergoing training in the minor league.
  • Manager Kim Won-hyung indicated that Severino's promotion depends on the expansion of the KBO league's roster size.
  • Severino has been performing well in the minor league, prompting discussions about his potential return to the main team.

The Doosan Bears are evaluating the timing for promoting new foreign hitter Yoo Ni-o Severino, who is currently undergoing rehabilitation and training in the second team. Manager Kim Won-hyung addressed the media on June 21st at Jamsil Stadium, discussing Severino's potential return to the main squad.

Severino joined the team on May 2nd, but his call-up to the first team has been a topic of discussion due to his performance in the minor league. The manager suggested that Severino's promotion is contingent on the league's decision to expand the active roster size, a move that would allow teams to carry more players.

Severino has reportedly been dominating in the minor league, leading to questions about when the team will officially bring him up. The team's management is carefully considering the best strategy to integrate him effectively, balancing his current performance with the team's needs and league regulations.

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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.