Jeon Jun-woo out of Lotte Giants lineup; Noh Jin-hyuk, Son Sung-bin, Jang Du-seong return

Lotte Giants manager Kim Tae-hyung has opted to bench captain Jeon Jun-woo for the upcoming game against the NC Dinos, citing recent performance issues. Jeon Jun-woo was removed from the starting lineup after a series of unproductive at-bats, including grounding into double plays and striking out.

In Jeon Jun-woo's absence, the Giants will see the return of several key players to the starting lineup. Noh Jin-hyuk is set to start as the designated hitter, Son Sung-bin will take his place behind the plate, and Jang Du-seong will start in right field. This adjustment aims to inject new energy and improve the team's offensive output as they compete in the first Nakdong River Derby of the season.

Furthermore, Han Tae-yang has been named the starting third baseman, marking his first start at the position this season. The Giants are looking to secure a series win against their rivals, the NC Dinos, in this pivotal matchup at Changwon NC Park.