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Osera Declares Elbow Sound, Throwing Restart Near as NPB Preseason Ramps Up

Hiroshima opened joint workouts with 30 players, highlighting a new player-leader alongside veterans’ adjustments.

Overview

  • Hiroshima pitcher Daichi Osera, recovering from October right‑elbow surgery, reported no current issues and plans to resume pitching practice soon.
  • The Carp held a joint training session at the Ōno facility with 30 participants, including 9 rookies, as preseason activities got underway.
  • Reliever Sōtarō Shimauchi was named players’ representative and set a goal of 60 appearances after matching the team high last season.
  • Nippon‑Ham veteran Naoki Miyanishi, 40, held an open workout at his alma mater Kwansei Gakuin University and emphasized valuing each pitch and game.
  • Miyanishi, who reached 900 career outings last season, is prioritizing flexibility work and working to add a forkball for his 19th pro year.