Overview
- Giants catcher Takuya Kai opened training to the public in Oita and said he wants to win as he pursues payback for last season.
- Kai’s first year after moving from SoftBank ended with a right middle‑finger fracture in August, limiting him to 68 games and leaving him dissatisfied with his results.
- SoftBank left‑hander Tomohisa Ozeki held an open session in Chikugo, focusing on delivery precision and reworking his two‑seam to raise strikeouts.
- Following a career‑best 13 wins and a winning‑percentage title last season, Ozeki is being reported as a leading choice to start Opening Day, saying he would gladly take the assignment if given.
- With SoftBank chasing a third straight championship, Ozeki said he aims to help offset the departure of two‑time wins leader Kohei Arihara to Nippon‑Ham.