Rakuten Eagles announced on the 9th that outfielder Ryosuke Tatsumi underwent right elbow arthroscopic cleaning surgery at a hospital in Chiba Prefecture on the 8th. He will aim to return to action while monitoring his recovery progress.

Tatsumi appeared in 137 games this season, supporting the team with his running, hitting, and fielding. He recorded a .263 batting average, 15 Home Runs, and 52 RBI. The 15 Home Runs were a career high.