Orix Buffaloes and Kosei Yoshida pitcher were removed from the active roster on the 10th. In the previous day's game against Lotte (ZOZO Marine) on the 9th, he was the second pitcher from the 7th inning with a two-run deficit and runs 1-inning to 3. With two outs and runners on first and second, Sato crossed to left for a timely doble, making it a tough 4-hit pitch.

After recovering from right elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery (commonly known as Tommy John surgery) he underwent in March of the 25th year, he appeared in 26 games this season—his eighth as a professional—as a key member of the bullpen. He posted a record of 2 wins, 2 losses, 8 hold, ERA, and a 4.22 ERA. On this day, Sho Gibo infielder, and Ryu Sugisawa outfielder were also removed from the roster.