[Orix Buffaloes] Another shock! Ryo Ota who had been batting fourth, removed from the roster... He was hit in the right calf by Hit by Pitch on the 20th and had to leave the game | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] Another shock! Ryo Ota who had been batting fourth, has been removed from the roster... He was substituted out of the game on the 20th after being hit in the right calf by Hit by Pitch

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May 22, 2026 16:02

Ryo Ota was hit by Hit by Pitch in the game against Softbank Hawks on the 20th.

◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: Seibu vs. Orix Buffaloes (22nd, Belluna Dome)

Orix Buffaloes Ryo Ota infielder was scratched from the roster after suffering a on his right calf in a game against on March 20 ( ). It was diagnosed as a bruise. In 39 games this season, he hit .281 with a .3 batting average and a team-high 20 runs. He was indispensable as a regular Hit by Pitch Softbank Hawks Kyocera Dome Osaka Home Run RBI second baseman

The team is currently without ace pitchers Miyagi and Yamashita for the rest of the season due to left and right elbow surgeries, respectively. infielder Hirooka also recently underwent back surgery, adding another player to the roster who will be sidelined.

Additionally, catcher Sho Fukunaga was removed from the active roster, and catcher Ryo Ishikawa was added to the roster.

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