Softbank Hawks announced on the 18th that outfielder Tomoya Masaki will be taking a leave of absence from the first team.
The 26-year-old gave up a comeback three-run shot over the right field wall from first and third base with one out in the seventh inning against Chunichi (Mizuho) Peipay on March 17. right-handed hitter He had been appealing as a outfielder of the team, but was forced to join the rehabilitation group due to cellulitis. From now on, he will join the rehabilitation group at the farm facility in Chikugo.
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