Rakuten Eagles On April 26, it was decided that Naoto Nishiguchi pitcher (29) will start the season opener with the second team. The Giants (Tokyo D) on April 21, he had to leave the game due to a right arm ailment during his appearance in the game. The right-hander, who has been working since this spring camp to become a starter, started the game against Nippon-Ham on April 12 and pitched 4 hit 2 runs innings in five innings, but was relieved after that appearance.

Manager Miki said with a solemn expression, "Last year, he was a super reliever right after recovering from his Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, and we were able to win many games thanks to him, so it's honestly difficult to see him without him. It would be better if he were here, but this is the reality, so we won't be pessimistic, and we'll wait for him to have a good time and recover, and come back to us."

The team's infielder, Rui Muneyama, has injured his left wrist, and his return to the first team may be delayed until late April or even May.

Manager Miki said, "It was an accident or injury during the game, so I think there are some things that can't be helped, but he must be the one who is most disappointed, and I think he will use this as a valuable lesson," expressing his hope that he will return even stronger after rehabilitation.

The team will work together to fill the void left by the departure of two key players, one pitcher and one hitter.