[Rakuten Eagles] Urena joins the first team for the long-awaited time, a strong candidate to start in the three-game series Softbank Hawks Tatsuki Koja also joins the team after recovering from a lower body strain. | Pacific League

[Rakuten Eagles] Urena has finally rejoined the first team and is a strong candidate to start in the three-game series Softbank Hawks Tatsuki Koja has also rejoined the team after being sidelined due to lower body stiffness.

Sports Hochi

July 10, 2026 15:20

◆ Pacific League: Softbank Hawks vs. Rakuten Eagles (October 10th, Mizuho PayPay)

Rakuten Eagles 's pitcher José Ureña joined the first team on the 10th.

Urena, who joined the team this season, has a record of 2 wins and 2 losses with ERA 3.49 in 8 appearances. He was forced to leave the game on May 22 against Lotte due to tightness in his lower body and was removed from the roster. He made his return to action on June 27 in a farm league game against Orix Buffaloes, closer 5 runs innings.

Starting on the 10th, they will play a three-game series Softbank Hawks. He is expected to start on the mound during that series.

Additionally, pitcher Tatsuki Koja, who had been removed from the active roster due to discomfort in his upper body, has rejoined the first team.