Softbank Hawks announced on the 4th that outfielder Yuki Yanagita underwent full endoscopic foraminotomy for the 5th and 6th right cervical vertebrae due to right 5th/6th cervical radiculopathy 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.

In his 16th season this year, Yanagita reached the required number of plate appearances for the first time in three years since 2023, appearing in 128 games and delivering a strong performance with a .302 batting average, 19 Home Runs, and 70 RBI.