‘2 wins, ERA 2.19’ KBO continued to write the reverse export myth… Shoulder injury ahead of match with Lee Jeong-hoo, eventually sent to IL

[마이데일리 = 김건호 기자]Meryl Kelly (Arizona Diamondbacks), the protagonist of the ‘KBO reverse export myth’, was placed on the injured list (IL).

Kelly was scheduled to start in the 2024 Major League Baseball match against the San Francisco Giants held at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California, USA on the 22nd (Korean time). However, he felt discomfort in his shoulder while playing catch and was unable to get on the mound.

Kelly played for the SK Wyverns (now SSG Landers) from the 2015 to 2018 seasons, recording 48 wins and 32 losses in 118 games, an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP (on base allowed per inning) of 1.31 before entering the big league. He received a lot of attention for his first match with Lee Jung-hoo in 6 years, but it did not happen.

Kelly, who had 4 games, 2 wins, 24 ⅔ innings, 6 walks, 21 strikeouts, and an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 0.93 in 4 games this season, felt mild discomfort in his shoulder after throwing 4-5 balls during the catch process, and returned to Phoenix, Arizona, for a thorough examination. And he ended up being placed on the IL.

According to MLB.com, the official Major League website, Arizona manager Torrey Lovullo said, “Kelly is clearly unable to throw. He is receiving treatment day by day and is trying to get rid of his symptoms. He will undergo re-examination in the next few weeks.” “We will find out how Kelly is recovering and what we can do to help her.”

It is unclear when Kelly will return. But the good news is that surgery is not necessary.

Arizona, which succeeded in advancing to the World Series last season, is suffering from injuries this season. Starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez and closing pitcher Paul Seawald were unable to participate in spring training due to injuries. Shortstop Heraldo Perdomo and outfielder Alec Thomas were placed on the IL after the opening day.

Additionally, before Kelly was injured, right-handed pitcher Rhyne Nelson was placed on the IL after being hit by a line drive in the game against San Francisco.

“It’s heartbreaking. Losing time due to injury is the worst thing that can happen to a player. Most of the time, it’s not the player’s fault,” Lovullo said. “I had to check myself and see if I was responsible for this problem. “I’m trying to evaluate it myself, but it’s not easy,” he said.

Meanwhile, Kelly’s vacancy will be filled by Slade Cecconi for the time being. Ceconi appeared as a substitute starter against San Francisco on the 22nd and pitched well with 2 hits (1 home run), no walks, 3 strikeouts, and 2 runs in 6 innings, leading the team to a 5-3 victory.

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