Latest Updates on Shogo Asano and Others (As of February 10, 2026)
As the 2026 Spring Training Camp gets underway, the Yomiuri Giants have already seen several players begin camp in the rehab group, mainly within the second and third teams.
That said, the overall situation is relatively calm.
👉 There are currently no major long-term injuries, and several players still have a realistic chance to be ready by Opening Day.
Below is a fact-based, blog-ready summary of Giants players sidelined by injury as of February 10.
Players in the Rehab Group Since Before Camp (Miyakonojo)
Naoki Yoshikawa
- Recovering from hip surgery
- Assigned to the rehab group in Miyakonojo from the start of camp
- No clear timetable for return
Outlook
👉 An Opening Day roster spot appears unlikely at this stage.
Haruto Inoue
- Details undisclosed, continuing rehabilitation
- Training with the Miyakonojo rehab group
- No target date yet for game action
Yuhei Takanashi
- Dealing with general conditioning issues
- Began camp in the rehab group
- Opening Day availability remains uncertain
Players Injured During Camp (Early February)
Shogo Asano
- Right calf strain
- Joined the first team on February 5, then suffered the injury
- Moved to the Miyakonojo rehab group on February 7
- Already resumed toss batting by February 8
Outlook
- Mild to moderate calf strains typically require 2–4 weeks
- Still possible to be ready by Opening Day (March 27)
- Timing of first-team return remains undecided
👉 Given his importance, the team is expected to prioritize caution over speed.
Ruisei Mitsuka
- Left ankle sprain
- Entered the rehab group on February 5
- Believed to be a minor injury
Outlook
- Estimated recovery: 2–3 weeks
- Practice resumption could come in late February
- Opening Day status is tight, but a late-camp return is possible
Daiki Masuda
- Fell while out on a rest day (February 4)
- Suffered a head laceration requiring stitches
- No serious aftereffects
Current Status
- Rejoined the third team on February 6
- Already back to full workouts
- Withdrew from Samurai Japan support squad, but health is no longer an issue
👉 An early return to first-team action is expected.
Key Update as of February 10
- ✅ No new injured players
- ✅ Injuries limited to second- and third-team camps
- ✅ No severe or season-threatening injuries reported
Summary: Asano and Mitsuka to Watch, Overall Situation Stable
- Shogo Asano: Still a realistic Opening Day candidate depending on recovery pace
- Ruisei Mitsuka: Late-camp comeback is the key focus
- Daiki Masuda: Fully recovered
- Yoshikawa / Inoue / Takanashi: No return dates, careful rehab ongoing
For this early stage of camp, the Giants’ situation can be summed up as:
“Several absences, but mostly minor in severity.”
Especially in Asano’s case, expectations are high—but the priority is clear:
return healthy, not rushed.
If there are updates, this list can be easily revised and expanded.
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