The Hanwha Eagles traded former KBO No. 1 overall draft pick Ha Ju-suk to the Kia Tigers for reliever Lee Hyeong-beom. Ha, 32, a shortstop, has not lived up to expectations but offers defensive versatility, while Lee, 32, adds bullpen depth to the Eagles.
KIA Tigers pitcher Kim Do-hyun will undergo simultaneous surgery to repair a microfracture in his right elbow and reconstruct his elbow ligament (Tommy John surgery). He experienced discomfort during rehabilitation and will have the surgery on the 30th in Tokyo.
The Hanwha Eagles defeated the KIA Tigers 5-1, moving up to 4th place in the KBO League standings. Ryu Hyun-jin pitched effectively, securing his 8th win of the season.
KIA Tigers staged a dramatic comeback, scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to defeat SSG Landers 5-4. The win extended SSG's losing streak to six games.
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- New Kia Tigers infielder Aderlin Rodriguez on Friday be...
Kia Tigers have signed 34-year-old Dominican veteran Aderlin Rodriguez to a six-week, $50,000 contract as an injury replacement for outfielder Harold Castro, who suffered a quad injury on April 25. Rodriguez brings 13 seasons of minor league experience, including three years in Triple-A, and played in Japan's NPB for Orix Buffaloes and Hanshin Tigers. In 2025, he hit 35 home runs and 96 RBIs in 89 games in Mexico.
