Hybrid artificial ligament surgery for Otani, who loses his job if he rushes

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Kasugayama Castle, Narumi Shogunate

House: Uesugi Domanmaru Kagetora

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◆Tensho 451 October 1st

“Hybrid artificial ligament surgery for Otani, who loses his job if he rushes”

I wonder how Mr. Otani's physical condition is as he retired with 30 games remaining this season. Mr. Yakata also looks worried. If he had undergone surgery as soon as the injury was discovered, he could have been active as a pitcher and hitter in 2024, but this may have been the result of him continuing to push himself. There is no guarantee that the day will come when he will look back and realize that the cost of being the home run king was too high, but he should be prepared for that. Although it may not be something that an outfielder would complain about. According to Kenzaru, Otani-dono underwent something like Tommy John surgery in 2018, which involved grafting tendons from other parts of his body. The following year, he appeared only as a batter and hit about 20 home runs. After that, he showed off his dual-wielding abilities to the world for about two years, but his right elbow had not completely healed. Normally, the WBC doesn't apply to seasonal evaluations, so most people don't participate. Even though it is said to be the best in the world, there are so few participating countries that I am not sure if it is worth the word. It should have been fully anticipated that the result of forcing myself to participate was a breakdown. It is often said that even in the battles of the Sengoku period, there was darkness ahead, but I feel relieved inwardly because there are similarities in the Reiwa world as well. After all, it's something that real people do. If you push yourself too hard, something will always happen somewhere. When you reach your 30s, your body starts to feel weak. Mr. Otani will undergo a hybrid surgery in which an artificial ligament will be implanted in his elbow. Although he will be able to return early in the future, even if he concentrates on being a batter, there will be side effects from the surgery, so it may be harsh to expect him to hit as well as he should in 2023. He has the advantage of being able to return quickly, but due to the discomfort and side effects, no one will know if he will be playing a dual role in 2025 until the lid is lifted. I don't know if the surgery went well or not, but I think it would have been better to consider his physical strength when making the decision, although it might have taken a while if he underwent the usual Tommy John surgery. He seems to be the first Japanese player to win the home run title in the American League. It seems that Mr. Yakata will also be enjoying a celebratory drink tonight. The National League's home run king seems to have hit more than 50, and although the number varies, the title is just that: a title. There's no harm in getting it. It is said that Otani-dono's free agent contract amount is the highest in history, but my view is exactly the opposite. I apologize to the fans, but to put it bluntly, I believe it will be a short-term contract worth $200 million. Even if you're in your 30s and are signing a long-term contract, if you're playing dual-wielding weapons, there's a 50% chance that your right elbow will break down again, so those signing the contract should be very cautious. If double hooks were introduced as a result of MLB rule changes, designated hitters would be less likely to appear and regular at-bats would be in jeopardy. It is expected that side effects after the surgery will affect his play. If that's the case, a large 10-year contract is unthinkable. I think it would be good if I could play in the majors until I'm in my mid-thirties. He has been playing professionally for over 10 years, so he must also consider the expiration date. Health comes first. There may be an unexpected slump in batting next season, but true fans should know that it is righteous to support them at such times.

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