Orix Buffaloes pitcher Hiroshi (29) held an independent practice session in Maishima, Osaka on the 18th. Due to a death in the family, he was removed from the active roster on the 15th under the "Special Measures for Bereavement Leave." This is a new system established this season, and he was the first to be applied to it in NPB. On this day, he checked his condition by catch with Kuri. He expressed his gratitude, saying, "I can approach baseball without any mental turmoil. I think it's a very helpful system for players."

He can re-register without having to wait the usual 10 days. "I haven't been able to do anything for the past three days," he said, and his first planned appearance is in a farm league game against Hiroshima on the 19th (at Kyocera Dome) to help him adjust. This season, his third year since joining the team from Chunichi Dragons through the active player draft, he has one win and a 0.00 ERA in three games. "I've been able to change my mindset, and I want to pitch in any role I can for the team," he said with determination.