Lotte Giants Strengthen Their Roster with New Left-Handed Reliever

Jin Hae-soo Traded to Lotte Giants in Last Minute Deal

Left-handed Pitcher Brings Valuable Experience to Giants Bullpen

In a surprise move, the Lotte Giants have strengthened their bullpen by acquiring left-handed pitcher Jin Hae-soo from the LG Twins. The trade, announced just 30 minutes before the KBO Awards Ceremony on November 27, also included a 5th round pick in the 2025 KBO rookie draft.

Key Details of the Trade:

• Jin Hae-soo stands at 187 cm and weighs 85 kg
• He has played a total of 788 games, with 23 wins and 152 saves across his career with the KIA Tigers, SK Wyverns, and LG Twins
• His 152 saves rank him as the 3rd most in KBO League history

The Giants’ general manager, Park Jun-hyuk, expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition, stating, “The goal is to strengthen the left-handed pitching depth. Jin Hae-soo is a player who can make an immediate impact next season. His wealth of experience and resilience on the field make him a valuable addition to our team.”

Meanwhile, the LG Twins cited a focus on securing future resources as the primary reason for the trade.

The announcement of the trade just before the KBO Awards Ceremony adds an unexpected twist to the upcoming event, as the Giants, who have not produced a single award winner, gear up for the new season with their latest addition.

Jin Hae-soo, reliable man in the LG bullpen (Photo = LG)

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The Lotte Giants recruited a left-handed reliever. This is what the Lotte and LG clubs announced 30 minutes before the KBO awards ceremony on November 27:

* Lotte and LG announced that they have agreed to a trade to exchange pitcher Jin Hae-soo and a 5th round pick in the 2025 KBO rookie draft.
* Jin Hae-soo is a left-handed pitcher with a body of 187 cm and 85 kg. He recorded a total of 788 games, 23 wins, and 152 catches while playing for the KIA Tigers, SK Wyverns, and LG Twins.
* The 152 catches are the 3rd most in KBO League history.

Lotte, which has suffered from a shortage of left-handed pitchers in recent years, strengthened its veteran left-handed bullpen by recruiting Jin Hae-soo. Lotte general manager Park Jun-hyuk said, “The goal is to strengthen the left-handed pitching depth. Jin Hae-soo is a player who can play immediately next season. “I highly praised the fact that I have participated in many games through diligent self-control and gained a wealth of experience,” he said.

Meanwhile, the LG club revealed the background, saying, “This trade was carried out with a focus on securing resources for the club in the future.”

Lotte and LG announced the trade news 30 minutes before the KBO Awards Ceremony, the biggest banquet in baseball at the end of the year. Lotte is a club that did not produce a single winner at the award ceremony that day.

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