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KBO asks MLB to post Hanwha slugger Noh Si-hwan
The KBO has asked MLB to post Hanwha Eagles infielder Noh Si-hwan, starting the process for him to pursue a move to the United States.
MLB's 30 clubs can negotiate with him during a 30-day window that begins after the league office announces the posting.
Posting lets a player without free-agent status seek an MLB contract with his Korean club's approval, and a successful deal would bring Hanwha a transfer fee.
Noh has hit 153 home runs and driven in 586 runs in eight KBO seasons, including a 2023 season in which he led the league in both categories.
An MLB move would cancel his 11-year, 30.7 billion won Hanwha contract, and the agreement says he must return to Hanwha if he later comes back to the KBO.
A labor dispute could disrupt negotiations: MLB's current labor agreement is due to expire on December 5, and a failure to agree could lead to a lockout that stops league business.
KBO said it had asked MLB to post Hanwha Eagles infielder Noh Si-hwan, opening a window for him to negotiate with MLB clubs.
The 30 MLB teams can negotiate with Noh for up to 30 days after the league office announces the posting.
Noh and Hanwha agreed to an 11-year contract worth up to 30.7 billion won, with a clause allowing him to pursue an MLB move after this season.
If Noh signs with an MLB team, Hanwha would receive a transfer fee; if he does not sign before the negotiation period ends, the posting will close.
Whether negotiations proceed may be affected by the MLB labour agreement, which is due to expire on December 5.
- Who
- KBO requested the posting of Hanwha Eagles infielder Noh Si-hwan.
- What
- The request allows Noh to negotiate with MLB teams.
- When
- KBO announced the request on October 31, 2026.
- Where
- The request was made to the MLB office; negotiations would involve MLB’s 30 teams.
- Why
- Noh and Hanwha agreed to a contract clause allowing him to pursue an MLB move through the posting system.
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Noh made his professional debut in a Hanwha uniform.
Hanwha and Noh agreed to an 11-year contract worth up to 30.7 billion won.
KBO announced that it had asked MLB to post Noh.
MLB’s 30 teams can negotiate with Noh from 8 a.m. the following day until 5 p.m. on the 30th day, Eastern Time.
MLB’s existing labour agreement is due to expire.
- Player
- Noh Si-hwan
- Team
- Hanwha Eagles
- Contract
- 11 years, up to 30.7 billion won
- MLB clubs
- 30
- Career record through 2026
- 153 home runs and 586 RBIs over eight seasons
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The Hanwha slugging third baseman Noh Si-hwan, who swept the 2023 KBO League home run and RBI titles, will challenge the Major League stage through the posting system.
This season in the KBO League, he excelled with 29 home runs, 96 RBIs, a batting average of 0.283, an on-base percentage of 0.360, a slugging percentage of 0.505 and an OPS of 0.865.