◆Nippon Seimei Central-Pa. Exchange Games 2026 Chunichi-Softbank Hawks (4th, Vantelin Dome)

It has been learned that Softbank Hawks Hawks catcher Yudai Yamamoto is expected to be absent from the game. He arrived at the stadium but did not participate in pre-game practice.

He appeared in the game against Chunichi (Vantelin Dome) on the 3rd at "No. 5, catcher" and was active with a 3 At Bat 1 hit 1 RBI batting average, but was sent to the bench after being substituted out with two outs in the 7th inning. After the game, the commanding officer revealed that he had hurt his left wrist and said, "I'm going to the hospital. （I'm going to the hospital. I'll find out after I get the results of the tests," he said with a mysterious look on his face.

He will not be removed from the roster, and future decisions will likely be made based on the condition of his injured area.

Additionally, catcher Riku Watanabe has joined the first team. He has a batting average of .250, 2 Home Run, and 9 RBI in the farm league. He also played as the "number 8 hitter and catcher" in the farm league game Hanshin Tigers on the 3rd (at Nippon Steel Steel Plate SGL Stadium Amagasaki).