KIA Tigers
PITCHER HEALTH
Preseason 2026 injury analysis, durability risk profiles, and return timelines for the KIA Tigers pitching rotation.
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ROTATION OUTLOOK
KIA Tigers feature one of KBO's most consistent rotations. Gwangju's Tigers emphasize durability and sustainable pitching development.
KEY PITCHERS
Eric Lauer
LHP • #1 Starter
Injury History
Former MLB pitcher (Padres, Brewers). KBO import. Some injury history but productive in Korea.
Durability Risk Profile
Lauer brings MLB experience with moderate durability concerns. His KBO performance has been strong when healthy.
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Yang Hyeon-jong
LHP • #2 Starter
Injury History
Former MLB pitcher (Rangers). Returned to Korea. Generally durable veteran.
Durability Risk Profile
Yang is a KBO veteran with solid durability despite his MLB stint. His experience anchors the Tigers' rotation.
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Choi Ji-min
RHP • #3 Starter
Injury History
Young right-hander. Rising talent with clean early-career health.
Durability Risk Profile
Choi is an emerging ace with no significant injury concerns.
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Aldenis Sanchez
RHP • #4 Starter
Injury History
Dominican import. KBO veteran. Generally durable foreign pitcher.
Durability Risk Profile
Sanchez provides veteran stability with solid durability as a foreign import.
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