Wei Chuan Dragons' Liu Chun-wei out 4-6 weeks with elbow fracture; manager seeks third base alternatives

Wei Chuan Dragons infielder Liu Chun-wei faces a significant setback after fracturing the outer side of his elbow when hit by a pitch. The team's medical staff estimates he will require four to six weeks of recovery time. This injury forces the Dragons to seek alternative options for the third base position.

Dragons manager Yeh Chun-chang acknowledged the impact of Liu's absence, noting that the team has dealt with player availability issues throughout the season. He emphasized the importance of having sufficient depth, stating, "A team is like this, whether there are enough people is the key." Despite the challenge, Yeh mentioned that the team's early qualification for the playoffs, having won the first half championship, lessens the immediate pressure.

Liu Chun-wei was considered a potential candidate to cover third base when regular starter Liu Chi-hung departs for the Asian Games in September. However, Yeh pointed to other capable players, such as Shih Hsiang-yu, who has performed well defensively and offensively when filling in, and Chen Szu-chung in the minor league, as viable alternatives. The team will need to rely on these players to maintain their performance during Liu's recovery period and Liu Chi-hung's upcoming national team duty.

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A team is like this, whether there are enough people is the key.