LG Twins sign former MLB pitcher Carlos Carrasco
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- LG Twins has signed new foreign pitcher Carlos Carrasco, a former MLB pitcher with 112 wins.
- Carrasco arrived in Korea and will undergo light training before joining the team.
- Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop noted Carrasco's good command and stable mechanics, awaiting his pitching performance.
The LG Twins have secured a significant addition to their pitching staff with the arrival of Carlos Carrasco, a veteran pitcher boasting 112 wins in Major League Baseball. Carrasco landed in Korea on July 24, marking a new chapter in his career with the KBO club.
According to an LG Twins official, Carrasco arrived in the afternoon and is scheduled for light training sessions at Jamsil Baseball Stadium through Sunday. He will not immediately join the team for their current road series in Daejeon. The club is facilitating the necessary visa process, which is expected to be completed early next week.
His command is good and his mechanics are stable.
Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop expressed cautious optimism about the new recruit. "His command is good and his mechanics are stable," Yeom stated, emphasizing that a final assessment would depend on seeing Carrasco pitch in action. The team hopes Carrasco will be a key contributor to their success this season.
Carrasco arrived this afternoon. He will train lightly at Jamsil Stadium until Sunday.
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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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