Orix Buffaloes announced on the 18th that pitcher Naruki Teranishi was diagnosed with a left hamstring injury after visiting a hospital in Osaka on the 16th. He started the game against Nippon-Ham on the 15th (Kyocera Dome Osaka), giving up 4 hit and 2 runs in 5 innings, resulting in his third loss of the season. He was removed from the active roster the following day, the 16th.

The 158 km/h right-handed pitcher joined the team in 2024 as the second overall pick in the draft from Nippon Sport Science University. In his second professional season this year, after earning his first win on April 16 against Seibu Lions (Kyocera Dome Osaka), he was temporarily moved to the bullpen. He returned to the starting rotation on July 24 against Lotte (Kyocera Dome Osaka), and so far has a record of 4 wins, 3 losses, 9 hold, and ERA 4.17 in 27 games. The team, which is aiming to make a comeback from fourth place in the Pacific League to qualify for the Climax Series, has yet another player has been sidelined.