Samsung Lions
PITCHER HEALTH
Preseason 2026 injury analysis, durability risk profiles, and return timelines for the Samsung Lions pitching rotation.
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ROTATION OUTLOOK
The Samsung Lions head into 2026 with frontline innings from Won Tae-in and Ariel Jurado while managing early spring injury turbulence around the rest of the staff.
KEY PITCHERS
Won Tae-in
RHP • #1 Starter
Injury History
Staff ace. Late withdrawal from WBC 2026 (Feb 2026) due to right elbow flexor damage.
Durability Risk Profile
Won brings significant injury risk entering the 2026 season due to recent elbow damage. Recovery timeline is under evaluation.
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Lee Ho-sung
RHP • #2 Starter
Injury History
Out for entire 2026 season (March 2026) following major elbow surgery.
Durability Risk Profile
Lee is sidelined for the season. Long-term durability is a concern following invasive elbow procedure.
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Ariel Jurado
RHP • #3 Starter
Injury History
Returned for 2026 after leading Samsung's 2025 staff in workload. Durable recent KBO workhorse profile.
Durability Risk Profile
Jurado is the current healthy anchor for Samsung's rotation. His value rises with the Lions already absorbing other pitching injuries.
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