◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Nippon-Ham (28th, Mizuho PayPay Stadium)

Softbank Hawks pitcher Moinelo made an appearance at pre-game practice on the 28th.

The left-handed pitcher, who was last season's Pacific League MVP and participated in the WBC as a member of the Cuban national team, had already been eliminated in the first round after their game against Canada on the 12th. However, Cuba was experiencing severe fuel shortages, resulting in numerous large-scale power outages and making it difficult to contact the outside world. His late arrival meant he was ruled out of the opening day rotation. He arrived in Japan on the evening of the 25th and reached Fukuoka on the 26th.

On the 26th, he visited Mizuho PayPay Dome and interacted with team officials. He looked tired at the time, but he immediately participated in practice from that day. The date for his return to the mound is undecided, and pitcher coach Shinji Kurano spoke to him before the game against Nippon-Ham on the 27th (at Mizuho PayPay Dome), saying, "The biggest disadvantage for the team would be if he rushed his recovery and got injured. We have to be careful about that. We want to decide on a plan while checking his physical condition as he continues practicing."