Softbank Hawks Hawks pitcher Darwinzon Hernández showed promising signs of resuming pitch on the 22nd. He had been removed from the active roster on the 10th due to a left elbow injury. On this day, he participated in pitcher practice at Mizuho PayPay Dome, working up a sweat with light catch practice.

He commented that his left elbow is "currently in great condition. Two weeks have passed since I was sidelined, and my elbow is much better." He plans to have his condition checked at the hospital on the 23rd, and said with a bright expression, "I'll get checked tomorrow, but if there are no problems, I'm thinking of going into bullpen and gradually getting back into the game process."

This season, he has appeared in 24 games, with a record of 0 wins, 0 losses, 10 hold, and ERA 1.19. The valuable left-handed reliever who supports bullpen said with a smile, "I'm able to pitch without any pain, so I'm not scared. If the hospital says there's nothing wrong, I'll probably pitch aggressively like before. If my elbow breaks down, then so be it."