The SSG Landers starting rotation will be back to normal operation starting next week. The date for foreign pitcher Mitch White's return to the first team has been decided.

Manager Lee Seung-yong noted before the match against the KIA Tigers in Gwangju on the 12th, "White is expected to pitch around next Thursday. Starting next week, the rotation will operate smoothly." It was anticipated that he would make his debut in the game against Hanwha on the 17th.

White has made two appearances in the Futures team. On the 6th against Doosan, he recorded 2 innings with 1 earned run, and on the 11th against Doosan, he pitched 3 innings with 3 earned runs. The earned runs do not matter. It's a process of testing various pitches and observing the responses of the batters.

The manager expressed discomfort regarding the usage of Park Jong-hoon. "My feelings are quite complicated. I worked hard during the camp. I promised to give chances to friends who worked hard. I will think of various ways. Yesterday, he pitched well. I want to give him a chance. I'm also considering a target starter," he remarked with an expression of regret.

Anderson will pitch against Hanwha on the 15th. Kim Kwang-hyun will follow, and White will take the last game of the midweek three-game series. Regarding the rotation for the weekend three-game series against LG, he noted, "I will decide at that time." There is a possibility that Song Young-jin, Moon Seung-won, and Anderson will pitch in succession.

Despite White's absence, SSG has achieved a strong performance with 9 wins and 5 losses, leading with a powerful starting mound. Local players Kim Kwang-hyun and Moon Seung-won have contributed effectively. Song Young-jin has also pitched over 5 innings in both games, adding to the strength. With White returning, expectations are high for a significant increase in the power of the starting rotation.

When White returns, one person will have to be removed from the rotation. Currently, it appears that Park Jong-hoon will give up his spot. On the 11th, he was removed from the game against KIA in Gwangju after being hit on the forearm by a line drive in the 2nd inning. It is a simple bruise, but his next appearance may not be easy.

The manager conveyed his uncomfortable feelings regarding Park Jong-hoon's usage. "My feelings are quite complicated. I worked hard during the camp. I promised to give chances to friends who worked hard. I will consider various methods. Yesterday, he pitched well. I want to give him a chance. I'm also thinking about a target starter," he expressed his regret.

The starting rotation will be fully operational next week. Jong-hoon feels quite complicated. He worked hard in this camp. There are many concerns. There are circumstances that cannot be spoken. I will consider various ways to utilize him. I viewed yesterday’s performance positively. There have been many injuries, including Ronnie. It’s not the bullpen. He could become a target starter. I want to give him a chance. The method to maximize the team is uncertain... There are many games. I promised to give chances to friends who worked hard. White will be rotated in around next Thursday. I am fired up. When asked which team the manager wants to beat the most, he said he would definitely seize the opportunity. He mentioned that there are several teams. I appreciate those words. I've never seen a friend like this. Anderson has been scheduled for Tuesday. If things go well, the rotation will operate smoothly starting next week against Hanwha and LG... Hanwha's bats are on the rise, while LG is undoubtedly the strongest.

Right-handed pitcher: Drew Anderson (recontracted/aggregates $1.2 million, approximately 1.7 billion won [annual salary $1.15 million, $50,000 option])

Right-handed pitcher: Mitch White (aggregates $1 million, approximately 1.4 billion won [entirely guaranteed without options])

Right-handed hitter: Guillermo Heredia (recontracted/aggregates $1.8 million, approximately 2.5 billion won [annual salary $1.6 million, $200,000 option])

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