On the 16th, Orix Buffaloes Kendai Moto outfielder Kenta Moto (23) expressed confidence in his full recovery from right subclavian vein thrombosis. He was diagnosed with the condition in September 2013 and re-signed as a development player. He has been undergoing careful, step-by-step rehabilitation and has recovered to the point where he can complete a full training menu.

"I'll be able to go to camp in my normal, original condition. That's a relief." He left the team in late August 2013. The blood clot had formed near his right collarbone, and if it had been discovered later it could have been life-threatening. "It was a bit of a surprise, though..." He started out by simply walking. While taking medication, he gradually increased the intensity, and there were almost no restrictions. He also met with manager Kishida on this day. He was warmly encouraged to "hurry up and don't rush," and he put in more effort into his weight training and batting practice.

In 2025, he played in a career-high 31 games, mainly as a defense substitute in outfield. The team offered him a salary increase of 3 million yen, bringing his annual salary to 10 million yen, which is a sign of their expectations of him. "This experience has shown me that being able to baseball is not something to be taken for granted. I want to take each day one by one with gratitude." He plans to stop taking medication in time for the Miyazaki training camp starting on February 1st. He will begin his appeal for a return to the main roster with a vibrant appearance. (Toru Nagata)