◇ Fukuoka Softbank 'Kazuki Sugiyama: 1-2 months until his return to competition

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks announced today that pitcher Kazuki Sugiyama underwent surgery at a hospital in Saga City to repair a fracture of the fifth metacarpal shaft in his left hand, and the surgery has been completed. He is expected to return to competition in one to two months. This season, pitcher appeared in seven games, pitching a total of six innings and giving up six runs with ERA of 9.00.

◇ Chiba Lotte Marines Kosuke Nagashima, Konoshin Tomiyama, and Kazuki Fujita to the BC League's Chiba Sky Sailors.

Chiba Lotte Marines announced that they will be sending three development players, pitcher Kosuke Nagashima, outfielder Konoshin Tomiyama, and outfielder Kazuki Fujita to the BC League's Chiba Sky Sailors. The dispatch period is scheduled from April 24th (Friday) to September 5th (Saturday), but the period may be subject to change.

▼Comment from Nagashima▼
"I will work every day while being mindful of the role expected of me, so that I can contribute as much as possible to the team's win. In the process, I will also do my best to improve my own skills."

▼Comment from Toyama▼
"I will diligently work on improving my skills and strive to translate those efforts into results. I will do my best to increase the number of plays that contribute to the team's win."

▼Comment from Fujita▼
"I will play with the awareness that I am responsible for my own performance, and that those results will lead to the team's win. I will do my best to perform well when needed and use this as an opportunity for my own growth."

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