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Carp end contract with player over alleged 'zombie cigarette' use

Summary by Japan Today
The Hiroshima Carp said they have terminated its contract with infielder Ryutaro Hatsuki, who has been indicted for allegedly using etomidate, a regulated substance also known as a "zombie cigarette." The Central League baseball club "confirmed" the incident based on its hearing with Hatsuki, a spokesperson said. Describing it as…

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Japan Today broke the news in Sakado, Japan on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
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