◇Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Yuki Hayashi undergoes left elbow surgery

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles pitcher Yuki Hayashi underwent open reduction and internal fixation surgery for osteoarthritis of the left elbow and plate fixation surgery for a fracture of the ulnar shaft of the left elbow at a hospital in Tokyo on Friday, May 8th. The team says they will aim for his return to play depending on his recovery progress.

He joined the team in 2022 as the 6th pick in the draft from Seino Transportation, and is now in his fourth year with the team. This season, he appeared in 5 games in the minor leagues, pitching 5.2 inning with ERA of 4.76, but he did not pitch again after April 1st.

◇Saitama Seibu Lions Lions' Kosei Takahashi acquires overseas free agency rights

The Saitama Seibu Lions announced that pitcher Kosei Takahashi has acquired overseas free agency rights. His comments are as follows:

▼Comments pitcher Kosei Takahashi▼
"I have now acquired overseas free agency rights. I feel that I have been able to continue my activities until today thanks to the warm support of the fans and the support of everyone involved with the team. I would like to express my sincere gratitude. First of all, I will focus on the upcoming season and play with all my might to contribute to the team's win."

◇Saitama Seibu Lions actor Kurumu Okamiya to throw the ceremonial first pitch

Before the game on Sunday the 10th, Saitama Seibu Lions took the stage on the ceremonial pitch as part of the 'Dress-Up Series' event, The Lions fan actor Raimu Okamiya.

▼ Okamiya Comment ▼
"For the third ceremonial pitch, I ordered a new glove! It's my favorite Shuta Tonosaki player model. I believe this time it will surely become a pitch that leads to win. The Lions As a family, we will continue to support you!"

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