Softbank Hawks Chief Pitching Coach and Head Coordinator Shinji Kurano revealed on the 24th that pitcher Hsu Jo-Hsi is expected to return to game action as early as September. Pitcher practice was held at Mizuho PayPay Dome on this day. Hsu, who underwent lower back surgery in July and is working hard on rehabilitation, also made an appearance, working up a sweat with catch and running.

Initially, it was expected to take two to three months to return to competition, but he is recovering faster than expected. He has already resumed bullpen pitches with the catcher in a half-crouched position. Coach Kurano mentioned, "Tomorrow, he will pitch with the catcher sitting down. At the current pace, I think he will definitely enter game action within September."

Hsu joined this season from Wei Chuan of Taiwan Professional baseball and has pitched in six games so far. With a record of 2 wins and 3 losses and an ERA of 4.99, he was removed from the active roster on June 8.