Orix Buffaloes ・ Haruto Watanabe outfielder (26) is expected to return to action in the farm league on the 19th. He was removed from the active roster on the 5th due to lower-body injuries and has been undergoing a step-by-step rehabilitation process. On the 17th, he resumed outdoor batting practice at Maishima in Osaka.On the 18th, Manager Kishida spoke with the media after the team’s full practice at Kyocera Dome and revealed, “I’ve been told he’ll be ready to play if there are no issues. I think he’ll be able to run at full speed, and I’ve received that report.”

In his fifth professional season, he played in 46 games, batting .262 with 3 Home Run and 10 RBI. With his speed, he was on the verge of securing a regular position in center field, and was second in the Pacific League with 11 stolen base. "I want to return (to the first team) as soon as possible." This promising prospect, who boasts a vast defense range described as "Area 0" after number, is about to make a fresh start.