Doosan Bears ace Cole Ervin, who experienced a nightmare against the Samsung Lions, received a seven-day rest.
Doosan Bears acting manager Jo Sung-hwan met with reporters ahead of the eighth matchup of the season against the LG Twins in the 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 22nd, stating, "Ervin will pitch on the 25th (against the SSG Landers in Jamsil)."
With great praise saying, "Why did a player like him come to Korea?" Cole Ervin entered the KBO League, but his performance has been disappointing, with a record of 5 wins and 7 losses in 14 games, and an earned run average of 4.86. On the 17th, he faced a rough outing against Samsung in Daegu, pitching just 2⅔ innings, giving up 13 hits (including 2 home runs), 2 walks, 3 strikeouts, and allowing 8 runs, severely damaging the pride of an active major leaguer.
Originally, Cole Ervin was supposed to pitch against LG after a 4-day rest. However, acting manager Jo Sung-hwan, whose game on the 20th was canceled due to rain, announced the start of Choi Seung-yong, while Ervin performed bullpen pitching at third base.
Acting manager Jo Sung-hwan evaluated, "Ervin checked his metrics in the bullpen today and seemed excited. I told him I hope he pitches with that kind of excitement in the game as well. I want him to pitch a little more relaxed, as he seems too serious and intense. His pitches today were okay."
Doosan made significant changes to its starting rotation due to the rain-out on the 20th. They will rely on Choi Won-joon, Cole Ervin, and Choi Min-seok in the upcoming three-game home series against the SSG Landers next week, while Kwak Bin, Choi Seung-yong, and Jack Log will face the NC Dinos in Changwon over the weekend.
Acting manager Jo Sung-hwan joked, "Isn't it too early to reveal the starting pitchers?" He added, "Jack Log, Choi Min-seok, Cole Ervin, and Choi Seung-yong have all gotten a few extra days of rest. Only Kwak Bin, who returned late, remains in his spot. I gave 2 to 3 days of rest to players who looked a little tired. Next week, six starters will take the mound."
Doosan set its starting lineup against LG's left-handed starter Song Seung-gi, featuring Lee Yoo-chan (shortstop), Jeong Soo-bin (center fielder), Yang Eui-ji (designated hitter), Kim Jae-hwan (left fielder), Jake Cave (right fielder), Kim Ki-yeon (catcher), Lim Jong-sung (third baseman), Kim Min-hyeok (first baseman), and Kang Seung-ho (second baseman).
Against left-handed pitcher Song Seung-gi, several right-handed hitters, including Lee Yoo-chan, Yang Eui-ji, Kim Ki-yeon, Lim Jong-sung, and Kim Min-hyeok, were included in the lineup. There are no changes to the first team roster.
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