Softbank Hawks' Uwasawa, who underwent surgery on his right elbow on the 4th, has already begun his training. He worked out at Mizuho PayPay Dome, spending about three and a half hours focusing on strengthening his lower body with the goal of 'making his body even bigger.'

Despite sweating being strictly prohibited immediately after his discharge from the hospital and the removal of his stitches, he was careful to 'take his time so as not to sweat.' His ball speed has increased every year as he builds muscle, and this season he updated his personal best to 154 km/h. The right-hander, who has achieved double-digit wins for two consecutive years, aims to bulk up further this off-season. He plans to resume throwing by the end of the year and is expected to be ready in time for the start of next season.