With the bullpen somewhat stabilized, it’s time for the filial piety of the starters.

The Samsung Lions mound stumbles. The momentum has been put on hold. It’s an unfortunate situation.

Just when the bullpen was 메이저놀이터 stabilizing. Especially at a time when the closer Oh Seung-hwan was gaining strength with 10 saves in August, the starters were losing one after another. Injuries, or lack thereof.

Ace David Buchanan left his start with neck and back bursitis. This isn’t the first time.

Since August, he”s been out of shape. He has a lot of niggles, big and small. A pattern of throwing a lot of pitches and then getting back soreness.

On August 4, he pitched through the seventh inning against LG Electronics in Daegu despite hand cramps.

On the 16th, he complained of neck pain after finishing the second inning and was scratched early.

He was able to pitch against Hanwha in Daejeon on the 22nd, but was forced to miss his scheduled start on the 29th due to the symptoms of bile again. Samsung manager Park Jin-man said, “He is as active as a player with no problems at home. If he’s okay, he’ll pitch on Sunday (against the NC on the 3rd).” Buchanan pitched well in the bullpen on Day 1, giving him the green light to return to action on Day 3.

The 2023 KBO League game between the LG Twins and Samsung Lions was held at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu, South Korea, on April 16. Samsung’s Buchanan is replaced in the top of the third inning after complaining of physical discomfort.

Left-handed veteran Baek Jung-hyun also left the team on July 31 after complaining of elbow discomfort.

On the 30th, two days before his scheduled start against Daegu NC, he threw 40-50 pitches in the bullpen in the rain and felt discomfort in his elbow.

Samsung manager Park Jin-man said, “I think Baek Jung-hyun needs a break. If a starting pitcher is uncomfortable, it’s better to remove him from the roster once and treat him thoroughly.”

On the 23rd, SSG and Samsung played a KBO League game at SSG Landers Field in Incheon. Samsung starter Baek Jung-hyun gave up four runs in the first inning.

The 2023 KBO League game between the KIA Tigers and Samsung Lions was held at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 18th. Samsung’s Widner heads to the dugout after his defense in the second inning.

To make matters worse, even new outfielder Taylor Widener was delayed due to illness.

Widener was scheduled to start against KT at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on March 31, but was abruptly replaced by Hong Jung-woo after his condition worsened the same day. He will check his condition by Sunday of this week and then schedule a start next week.

Unfortunately, Choi Chae-heung hasn’t been able to get back on track.

In his 10th appearance since returning from the military, he was pulled early from the game against the NC on the 1st after giving up four runs on six hits, including a home run, in two innings with one walk and one strikeout, and suffered his fourth loss of the season. He has yet to report a win since his return. In his most recent start, on the 19th against KIA, he raised expectations with six innings of two-run ball against a strong lineup, but in his first appearance in 13 days