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Hanwha Eagles Lock Up Roh Si-hwan With Record 11-Year, ₩30.7 Billion Deal

The agreement starts in 2027 with a posting clause that allows an MLB pursuit after 2026.

Overview

  • The contract is the longest and most valuable in KBO history, surpassing Choi Jeong’s cumulative ₩30.2 billion and eclipsing prior eight-year maximum terms.
  • The extension covers the 2027–2037 seasons, includes options and incentives, and would see Roh return to Hanwha if he re-enters the KBO after any MLB attempt.
  • Under the posting terms reported, a 30-day MLB negotiation window would apply; failure to sign sends Roh back to Hanwha, while a signed MLB deal would trigger tiered posting fees to the Eagles.
  • Roh, 25, thanked the club and pledged to push for a 2026 Korean Series title, emphasizing his pride in a long-term commitment to one team.
  • The third baseman is coming off a 32-homer 2025 that helped Hanwha reach the Korean Series, with a career .264/.352/.449 line and 124 home runs.