On the 7th, it was announced that Orix pitcher Daiki Tajima (28) will join the first team on the 8th. Due to poor health, he was not included in the opening rotation, but in Western League, he has given up one runs in a total of 10 innings in three games, and is ready to go. If there are no problems with his future preparations, he is expected to start in the three-game series Rakuten (Rakuten Mobile) starting on the 11th.

The team is currently in the lead with six straight wins, and is in great form with seven wins and one loss in the opening three games. Along with the start, Tajima has also been improving his condition. In the farm team, he gradually increased the number of inning and pitches he threw, and on the 3rd, he pitched four runs innings against Kufu HAYATE (Sugimoto Shoji BS).

Since turning pro in 2018, he has pitched in 31 games for Rakuten, recording the most wins of 12 (5 losses) among the five Pacific League teams. It can be said that the best stage is set for him. Aces Miyagi and Kuri also won games, and the left-handed pitcher with a total of 42 wins will add depth to the starting lineup. There will also be room for the rotation organization in anticipation of the long season.

〇…Kurebayashi expressed his desire to return to the game against Softbank on the 8th (Kyocera Dome). The starting short stop has been absent for three consecutive games since complaining of a strained back during pre-game practice for the Nippon-Ham game on the 4th (Ace Con). He has recovered enough to resume running and light batting practice, and said, "Everyone is hitting really well and seems to be having fun. I want to play (in the game). Moinelo is a good pitcher, but we want to get revenge somehow." He imagined a match against the Pacific champions. He was checked on his condition at Maishima in Osaka on the day. Manager Kishida said, "There is a possibility of moving around and the stiffness (of the back) may change. It depends on the condition," and he intends to carefully assess his condition.

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