Orix Buffaloes pitcher Leo Yamaguchi was removed from the active roster on the 24th. The 153 km/h right-hander is in his second year out of high school and was drafted in the third round in 2024 from Sendai Ikuei High School. The previous day, on the 23rd, he made his first start and appearance of the season against Softbank Hawks (at Mizuho PayPay Dome), but was removed from the game after 4 1/3 innings, having given runs 5 hit and 3 strike out 5.

In his place, starting pitcher Naruki Teranishi was added to the active roster. The 158 km/h right-hander, in his second year as a professional, has made 21 relief appearances this season, recording 9 hold. This will be his first start in three months, since the game Seibu Lions on April 16th (Kyocera Dome Osaka), and he will be aiming for his fourth win.