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

Orix Buffaloes decided against removing infielder Kotaro Kobayashi from their active roster. In the game against the Hanshin Tigers Tigers on the 12th (at Kyocera Dome Osaka), he hit his eighth home run of the season in the first inning, setting a new team record, but later complained of discomfort in his left leg and was substituted out of the game in the fifth defense. After the game, manager Kishida explained, "He went to the hospital. We will report back once we know the results of the examination." Kurebayashi did not appear at pre-game practice that day, and Seiya Yokoyama joined the team, but it appears they have determined that he will be able to return to playing in less than 10 days.

short stop Now in his seventh professional season, he has appeared in 58 games as a starter so far this season. He is batting .244 with 8 Home Run and 20 RBI. Seiya Yokoyama infielder, the first-round pick in the 2023 draft, and Ryo Ishikawa catcher, who had been removed from the roster on the 11th under a special leave of absence for a family event, have been recalled. Ryoko Miyakuni pitcher and Shuna Hori catcher have been removed from the roster.