Yokohama DeNA BayStars
PITCHER HEALTH
Preseason 2026 injury analysis, durability risk profiles, and return timelines for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars pitching rotation.
ROTATION OUTLOOK
Yokohama features excellent durability led by Katsuki Azuma's elite left-handed arsenal. The BayStars' rotation emphasizes health and sustainability in their pitching development.
KEY PITCHERS
Katsuki Azuma
LHP • #1 Starter
Injury History
Elite 2024: 2.16 ERA across 183 IP with 3.9 WAR. Exceptional durability for lefty.
Durability Risk Profile
Azuma is the BayStars' ace with outstanding durability and control. His ability to log heavy innings makes him one of NPB's most reliable left-handers.
Search Keywords
Trevor Bauer
RHP • #2 Starter
Injury History
Former MLB Cy Young winner. NPB stint 2023-2024. Some injury history but productive in Japan.
Durability Risk Profile
Bauer brings MLB pedigree with moderate durability concerns. His NPB performance has been strong when healthy.
Search Keywords
Shota Imanaga
LHP • #3 Starter
Injury History
Departed for MLB (Cubs) 2024. Historical BayStars data: generally durable, some hamstring issues.
Durability Risk Profile
Historical reference: Imanaga was durable during his BayStars tenure before joining MLB.
Search Keywords
Shinichi Onuki
RHP • #4 Starter
Injury History
Veteran right-hander. Long NPB career with periods of IL time but overall reliable.
Durability Risk Profile
Onuki provides veteran depth with moderate durability throughout his lengthy career.
Search Keywords
PROTECT YOUR PITCHERS
Upload pitching video and get instant biomechanical injury risk analysis powered by AI.