◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Orix Buffaloes vs. Yakult (June 10th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes ・ Tomoya Noguchi infielder was removed from the active roster on the 10th. In his fifth year as a pro, he made the opening day first team for the first time since 2023, appearing in 44 games, mainly as a second baseman. He posted a batting average of .220, 2 Home Run, and 14 RBI, but in the game against Hiroshima on the 5th, starting as the 8th batter and runner on second (Mazda Stadium), he finished with 5 At Bat scoreless hit and 3 struck out.

outfielder, in his fourth year as a professional, was added to the roster as a replacement. He had recovered from a distal ulna fracture in his right arm and had returned to action in a farm league game against Hanshin Tigers (SGL) on the 6th.