Softbank Hawks On March 25, manager Hiroki Kokubo gave an interview after a game against CITIC in Taiwan (Taipei Dome) and mentioned Koya Fujii pitcher that he underwent right elbow medial collateral ligament reconstruction surgery (commonly known as Tommy John surgery) and joint cleaning surgery. He is 12 months away from returning to competition and is not expected to return this season. It will be a big blow to the team, but he thought, "Well, well, it's better for his life," he said.

Last season, Fujii formed the win formula "Kiju Trio" with Sugiyama and Matsumoto Yutaka. He pitched 51 times, posting 2 wins and 3 losses, 19 hold, and ERA of 1.44, contributing to the team's consecutive championships. However, in January of this year, he complained of discomfort in his right elbow and joined the Miyazaki training camp on February 17th. On the 20th, he practiced pitch to catcher for the first time, but the following day, the 21st, he again complained of poor condition in his right elbow and returned to Fukuoka. Regarding rebuilding win formula, he said, "Will someone come along? That's just the beginning," expressing his hopes for the emergence of new talent.