Softbank Hawks 's pitcher chief coach and head coordinator, Shinji Kurano, commented on pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa who is currently adjusting in the farm team, on the 1st.

The right-hander, who also started the season pitcher, was pulled after pitching 4 runs (0 earned) in the game against Rakuten Eagles on the 15th (Rakuten Eagles Mobile) and was removed from the active roster due to poor condition. Appearing at PayPay Dome on May 31, Uwasawa revealed that bullpen pitch had already resumed. Coach Kurano also mentioned plans to pitch in farm games, revealing his outlook: "I probably won't have a live BP. (I will) pitch soon." He seems to be making steady progress toward returning to the first team.