Orix Buffaloes pitcher Hiroya Miyagi (25) set his sights on resuming throwing during October on the 12th. After undergoing left elbow medial collateral ligament reconstruction surgery in the United States in May, he is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the club's facility in Maishima, Osaka. On this day, he threw a training ball slightly heavier than a standard hardball against a wall to check the condition of his shoulder and elbow. He showed progress in his recovery, stating, 'There is no particular discomfort, and things are proceeding smoothly. I have no concerns at the moment.'

He plans to gradually increase the intensity of his training and, if there are no issues, start net throwing at the end of the month. 'It is like taking one step forward. I have really just reached the entrance, so I hope to proceed without any discomfort,' he envisioned. His goal is to stand on the mound during the second half of next season and overwhelm the hitter. He also showed consideration for his teammates, saying, 'It is not just me; there are many others working hard on their rehabilitation. I hope we can all move toward winning together again.'

Yamashita, who also underwent right elbow surgery in May, is currently undergoing rehabilitation with the goal of resuming his pitch within this month. He shared his excitement, saying, 'Everything is going according to the program. Since starting baseball, I have almost never gone five months without throwing, so I am looking forward to it.' Manager Kishida expressed relief, stating, 'Both of them are gradually improving. I think it will take time, but they are progressing smoothly.' The two main pillars, left and right, are moving forward to become even stronger and more robust. (Shunta Nambu)