Softbank Hawks removed pitcher Tomohisa Ozeki from their active roster on the 7th.

In the Seibu Lions game on the 6th, they suffered their third loss with 8 runs in five innings, including 1 inning 8 runs in two innings. Manager Kokubo said, "Ozeki will be removed from the roster once. Out of six players in the opening rotation, three are gone. We're at the stage of rebuilding the rotation. Players who come in have opportunities," he said.