◆パ・リーグ　日本ハム―ソフトバンク（２０日・エスコンフィールド）

Softbank Hawks has removed set-up pitcher Roberto Osuna from their active roster. In the game against Nippon-Ham on the 19th, he took the mound in the 7th inning with a 3-run lead, but gave up a go-ahead grand slam to Mizuno. After the game, manager Kokubo said, "He's given up runs in three consecutive games, so we're changing his position for now. He's been getting beaten in three games in a row, so it's difficult to entrust him with the 7th inning in a winning game."

Osuna signed a four-year contract starting in 2024 worth over 4 billion yen, which included a clause limiting his use to the closer role, but this was amended after the start of this season. This season, he appeared in 39 games, with a record of 1 win and 2 losses and ERA of 3.05.