Former Dragons and Giants infielder Hirokazu Ibata will replace former Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama, who led the team to the 2023 WBC title.
Yomiuri puts an end to 14-series win streak by Yakult, but still finds itself well back of its crosstown rival.
"I've done all I can in terms of preparation," Tanaka said of the upcoming season.
Ohtani's powerful swing produced "the hardest-hit ball in the majors so far this season," the Los Angeles Daily News reported.
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