Orix announced on April 14 that Tomoya Mori catcher has been diagnosed with a muscle injury to his right internal oblique abdominal muscle. It is expected to take more than a month for him to return to the lineup and he will be absent for the opening day of the season. he injured his right side when he gave up a double in the second inning against Chunichi (Banteling D) on the 12th. He was replaced immediately after defense and underwent an examination at a hospital in Osaka City on January 13.
For the time being, the team will be forced to fight without key players on both offense and defense. Manager Kishida explained, "It's not good if it has a negative impact on his future baseball career. I want him to join the team after he recovers properly. He won't be there at first, but we have to do it with the members we have (during his absence)." It looks like Wakatsuki will be the main catcher, with Fukunaga and others covering for him.
Mori will continue to undergo rehabilitation and practice while monitoring the condition of the injured area. During his January training camp in Miyakojima, Okinawa, he was enthusiastic, saying, "I hope I can wear the mask (as starting line-up) for 100 games," so this is a disappointing departure, but he will return in perfect condition.
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