On the 26th, the Softbank Hawks announced on the team's X account that Isami Nomura underwent right L5S transforaminal full endoscopic foraminotomy for right L5S lumbar foraminal stenosis at a hospital in Amagasaki City on the same day, and the procedure was completed successfully. He is expected to return to competition in 2 to 3 months.

Nomura played in a career-high 126 games last season, recording a .271 batting average, 12 Home Runs, 40 RBI, and 18 stolen bases to secure a regular spot, but this season he played in 66 games with a .234 batting average, 5 Home Runs, 10 RBI, and 3 stolen bases, failing to establish himself as an everyday player.

Furthermore, Nomura had also undergone cleaning surgery on his right elbow joint at a hospital in Saga City on the 14th.