On March 19, 2026, the Lotte Giants revealed their exhibition game lineup against the Doosan Bears via Instagram. The announcement included many of the team’s regular starters, instantly raising fans’ expectations. The posted graphic laid out each player’s position and key details, and the squad looked energized and professionally prepared. Fans flooded the comments with encouragement, leaving messages like "Let’s go!" and "I can’t believe I already felt bored after just one day without a game—haha. Fighting today!"