'Tendon sheath damaged, unstable but playable' Son Seong-bin's medical opinion eases Lotte's starting catcher void [Official Announcement]

Son Seong-bin, the starting catcher for the KBO's Lotte Giants, has been cleared to play despite a partial tear in the tendon sheath of his right hand's middle finger. The medical assessment offers a measure of relief to the team, which has been navigating the absence of its primary catcher.

Following an examination at Korea University Anam Hospital, it was determined that while the tendon sheath is damaged, there are no functional impairments. The diagnosis indicates that Son Seong-bin can continue to play while managing the condition, alleviating immediate concerns about a prolonged absence.

The Lotte Giants organization confirmed the findings, stating that "Son Seong-bin received a diagnosis of damage to the sheath surrounding the tendon of his right third finger (middle finger)" but added that "although there is instability, there are no functional problems, so he is in a condition to play while managing it."

This development is significant for the Giants, as Son Seong-bin has been a crucial player for the team. His ability to return to play, even with a managed injury, helps stabilize the roster and address the gap left by his potential unavailability.

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Son Seong-bin received a diagnosis of damage to the sheath surrounding the tendon of his right third finger (middle finger). Although there is instability, there are no functional problems, so he is in a condition to play while managing it.