SSG Landers manager Lee Seung-yong revealed the reason for adjusting the starting rotation order.

Lee Seung-yong stated, "While discussing with coach Kyung Heon-ho before the match against the NC Dinos in the '2025 Shinhan Bank SOL Bank KBO League' at Incheon SSG Landers Field on the 29th, we mentioned that when the 4th and 5th starters are on the mound, it puts a strain on the bullpen, so how about adjusting the starting rotation? After some thought, I saw it as a good idea and adjusted the order."

SSG's starting lineup included Choi Ji-hoon (center fielder), Ahn Sang-hyun (third baseman), Choi Jeong (designated hitter), Ko Myung-jun (first baseman), Han Yoo-seom (right fielder), Lee Ji-young (catcher), Park Seong-han (shortstop), Chae Hyun-woo (left fielder), and Kim Chan-hyung (second baseman). The starting pitcher is Kim Gun-woo.

In the first game of the three-game series, SSG had Drew Anderson as the first starter and Kim Kwang-hyun as the second starter. According to the starting rotation, Mitch White, the 3rd starter, should take the mound today. However, instead of White, the 4th starter Kim Gun-woo will take the mound. The 4th starter Kim Gun-woo (1 start, 2⅔ innings) and the 5th starter Jeon Young-jun (2 starts, 8⅔ innings) have not been able to pitch long innings, which puts considerable strain on the bullpen pitchers.

Lee Seung-yong explained, "Therefore, I informed both White and Kim Gun-woo in advance. Right now, we need to focus on making choices in bullpen usage. We have to find a way to win games by mobilizing the bullpen, so I adjusted the starting pitcher order accordingly."

SSG is facing difficulties in player management this season due to several injury variables. There has not been a single game played with the full strength of the team. Star player Choi Jeong suffered a hamstring injury during the exhibition period, and starting catcher Lee Ji-young is also out of the lineup due to a hamstring injury. Foreign player Guillermo Heredia is unable to participate due to surgery for a right thigh epidermoid cyst. While Choi and Lee have returned to the team, this time, starting pitcher Moon Seung-won and veteran infielder Kim Seong-hyun suffered hamstring injuries.

Lee Seung-yong mentioned, "(Moon) Seung-won and (Kim) Seong-hyun are scheduled to undergo examinations on Monday of the third week of June. Seung-won is preparing to return as soon as he receives approval after re-examination. It seems that Seong-hyun will take a bit longer."

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