Who suffered a back injury, is elevating his pitching performance to the bullpen.

He is also expected to take the mound in the actual game. Ko Woo-suk (25) should be nervous. 토토사이트 추천

Matsui threw a bullpen session at the Peoria Spots Complex in Arizona on Tuesday local time. He threw a total of 40 pitches.

Matsui previously injured his back while training in defense on the 25th of last month.

After that, he underwent an MRI examination, but it was not a serious injury. Matsui, who was diagnosed with inflammation, focused on recovery.

As his physical condition improved, Matsui started to make a comeback by playing catch ball. He played catch ball at a distance of up to 30 meters.

And he took the mound for the first time on the 7th. It was his first bullpen pitching since his injury.

After two days of rest, he pitched in the bullpen again on the day. This time, he pitched 40 times, increasing the number of pitches he pitched.

According to Sponizia Nex, coach Mike Shildt said, “The next step will be a real pitching in exhibition games or minor games. I will make my next plan after I see the reaction after throwing the ball.”

Matsui, who entered the Major League after signing a five-year, 28 million-dollar contract with San Diego this season, is competing with Ko Woo-suk for the final round. Ko Woo-suk signed a two-year contract with a two-year guarantee of 4.5 million dollars (about 6 billion won) and a two-year contract with a mutual (mutual) option of 3 million dollars (about 4 billion won) in 2026.

Matsui was quick to make his debut. He made his debut as relief pitcher in the third inning at the opening game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 Major League Baseball exhibition game on Sunday. At the time, Matsui showed off his power by striking out three batters in a row.

His teammate Kim Ha-sung also gave a thumbs up. He said, “I liked Matsui’s ball itself. As he was the best closing pitcher in Japan, I think he will do well in the U.S. I think he will do well because he has a high level of Japanese pitchers.”

Matsui earned his first hold in an exhibition game against the Oakland Athletics on the 1st with one hit, two strikeouts and no runs in one inning, but he has been out of the lineup for a while due to a back injury since then.

In the meantime, Ko has displayed impressive performance in exhibition games. In his first game against the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, he pitched well with two strikeouts and no run in one inning. He slowed down by allowing one run in one inning in the game against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. However, his third game was good. He pitched in one inning, one hit, one strikeout and no run in the game against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.

Matsui is coming back now. Following bullpen pitching, there is even a plan to take the mound. San Diego’s back door competition is expected to heat up. It’s time for Ko Woo-suk to be nervous.