◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Orix Buffaloes vs. Hanshin Tigers (June 12, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes ・Hiroshi pitcher was removed from the active roster on the 12th. He joined the team in the 2023 offseason via the active player draft from Chunichi, and in his third season with the team, he had appeared in nine games so far this season. He had posted a record of 2-0 with a ERA ERA of 1.46, but in the game against Hiroshima on the 7th (Mazda Stadium), he allowed one run in 1 inning.

In his place, Taito Takashima pitcher was registered as a participating player. In the Chunichi game held on May 31 (Kyocera Dome Osaka), he left the mound after 4 runs in the middle of the second inning and was removed from the roster on June 1. In the Farm League Hanshin Tigers (SGL) on the 6th, he closer three hit runs scoreless innings in reliever.