Rakuten Eagles 's pitcher, Tatsuki Koja, joined the first team on the 10th.
Kosha has appeared in 10 games this season, with a record of 1 win and 5 losses and ERA 4.02. He was forced to leave the game on June 10 against The Giants after complaining of discomfort in his upper body. He was subsequently removed from the active roster.
He made his return to competitive play on the 25th of the same month in a farm league game against Hayate. He gave up 3 runs in the middle of the 6th inning.
Starting on the 10th, he will play a three-game series Softbank Hawks. He is expected to make a starting appearance during that series.
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