[Softbank Hawks] Hernandez removed from roster due to left elbow condition; he had a good season with a 1.19 ERA in 24 appearances Tatsuru Yanagimachi, who injured his back in late May, returns to the first team. | Pacific League

[Softbank Hawks] Hernandez removed from roster due to left elbow condition; he had a good season with a 1.19 ERA in 24 appearances Tatsuru Yanagimachi, who injured his lower back in late May, returns to the first team.

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June 10, 2026 16:29

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Softbank Hawks has removed valuable left-handed relief pitcher Darwinzon Hernández from their active roster due to a left elbow condition. This season, he had appeared in 24 games, compiling a 0-0 record with a 1.19 ERA, and had been a key part of bullpen.

In exchange, Tatsuru Yanagimachi was promoted to the first team. The 29-year-old, who won the highest on-base percentage title last season, was removed from the roster on May 12 due to a slump in his hitting. He injured his lower back in late May, which delayed his return to the first team.