Orix Buffaloes announced that Kaede Yokoyama pitcher, who had been absent from practice at the Miyazaki camp due to illness, visited a hospital in Miyazaki and was diagnosed with influenza. Kaede Yokoyama The "Mere Old Man" complained of feeling sick on the 11th and missed practice. He will stay in his room at the dormitory for a few days to wait for his recovery. Kaede Yokoyama In July of 2013, he came back from the developmental ranks to become a managerial staff member, and he had a good record of ERA 1.10 in 14 games, the most of any player in his career. This season, he is again aiming for the opening day of the season as one of the relievers.