Otani poised for 1st team mound comeback

Nippon Ham Fighters' slugging ace pitcher Shohei Otani trains on July 11, 2017, at Kyocera Dome, the day before he is set to return to the mound with the first team against the Orix Buffaloes. Due to injuries, Otani's mound action this season has been limited to a one-inning minor league rehab start on July 1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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