◆パ・リーグ　ソフトバンク―楽天（１４日・みずほペイペイドーム）

Softbank Hawks Roberto Osuna pitcher have been registered as players. In 23, when he signed a contract of more than 4 billion yen for 4 years, "appointment as a closer" was also included in the condition, but discussions on the condition continued as he missed the opening first team. In the open game, he made 8 appearances and ERA 4.50. After the opening, he had 2 runs (0 earned) in 3 appearances and 3 inning in the 3rd team game.

Before the game that day, General Manager Mikasa Sugihiko revealed, "We have reached an agreement on the policy regarding his use. We plan to register him for the game today." The team, currently in first place, had its closer, Sugiyama, removed from the roster after he became frustrated with his pitch after taking the mound in the game against Nippon-Ham on the 11th (at Escon Stadium), punching the bench and suffering a "fracture of the fifth metacarpal shaft in his left hand." Manager Kokubo also spoke to reporters before the game, commenting that if he were to continue using Sugiyama as the closer, "there is a possibility if he returns to the form he was in around 2023." In 2023, he made 49 appearances, recorded 26 ERA of 0.92.