◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Orix Buffaloes vs. Yakult (June 9th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Luis Perdomo has rejoined the first team. In his third year with the team this season, he was expected to be a key part of the winning pattern, but he struggled with ERA of 14.14 in 8 games. After being removed from the active roster on April 19, he was moved to the starting rotation.

He has been gradually increasing his pitch count and inning pitched, most recently starting in a farm league game against Hanshin Tigers (SGL) on the 5th. He threw 70 pitches, giving up only one runs in five innings. The team is currently on its worst losing streak of the season, with five consecutive losses, including one draw. Among the starting pitchers, Tajima, who was knocked out after giving up five runs in four innings in the game against Hiroshima on the 6th (Mazda Stadium), is currently undergoing further adjustments in the farm league.