◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Orix Buffaloes vs. Hanshin Tigers (13th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes ・ Seiya Yokoyama infielder joined the first team on the 13th, Kyocera Dome Osaka. He joined the team as the first-round draft pick in 2023 from Ueda Nishi High School (Nagano), and in his third pro season this year, he has a .217 batting average with 7 At Bat and 0 hit in 3 games. He was removed from the active roster on May 4 for further conditioning.In the farm league, he posted a .217 batting average with 2 Home Run and 12 RBI over 39 games. The young prospect, who primarily plays shortstop but also covers third and second base, is expected to be recalled to the first team.

In the game against Hanshin Tigers on the 12th (Kyocera Dome Osaka), regular short stop Kurebayashi complained of discomfort in his left leg and was substituted out of the game. Manager Kishida explained, "He went to the hospital. We will report back once the test results are available," and he was not included in the batting practice lineup that day.