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Samsung Lions call up hot-hitting Yang Woo-hyun, remove pitcher Kim Moo-shin

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Samsung Lions have promoted infielder Yang Woo-hyun to the first team.
  • Yang Woo-hyun has been performing exceptionally well in the Futures League, hitting .733 in his last 15 at-bats.
  • Pitcher Kim Moo-shin has been removed from the first-team roster.

The Samsung Lions have made a roster change, calling up infielder Yang Woo-hyun to the first team ahead of their home game against the Doosan Bears on May 31. This move comes as Yang Woo-hyun has been showcasing impressive offensive form in the Futures League.

Yang Woo-hyun's recent performance in the minor league has been stellar. In his last 15 at-bats in the Futures League, he recorded 11 hits for an outstanding batting average of .733, along with 6 RBIs and 7 runs scored. He also added 2 stolen bases, demonstrating his all-around offensive capabilities. This call-up reflects his hot streak and the team's desire to bolster its lineup.

In contrast to Yang Woo-hyun's promotion, pitcher Kim Moo-shin has been removed from the first-team roster. Kim Moo-shin had a difficult start to the season, posting an ERA of 10.80 in 26 games. The team hopes that Yang Woo-hyun's addition will provide a much-needed offensive spark as they continue their season.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.