[Orix Buffaloes] Kento Kawase joins the first team to strengthen bullpen; veteran Masahiro Nishino and Yusuke Mugitani, who have both runs three consecutive scoreless games in the farm league, are also expected to be promoted back to the first team | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] Kento Kawase joins the first team to strengthen bullpen; veteran Masahiro Nishino and Yusuke Mugitani, who have both runs three consecutive scoreless games in the farm league, will also be promoted back to the first team.

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August 11, 2026 15:46

◆ Pacific League Rakuten Eagles Rakuten vs. Orix Buffaloes (November 11th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi)

Orix Buffaloes Kento Kawase pitcher has rejoined the first team. This season, he appeared in all 8 games as a reliever and was removed from the active roster on July 26. In the farm league, he had improved his form with three consecutive runs games. On the 10th, fellow relief right-hander Yoshida was removed from the active roster. He is expected to be part of the bullpen.

Nishino, the oldest fielder on the team at 36, and Mugitani, in his second year, have both rejoined the team. Having struggled this season with a 6-0 record at Rakuten Eagles Mobile's formidable Miyagi Park, they are hoping to strike back with these roster changes.

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