Rakuten Eagles' infielder Akira Shigenaga, outfielder Soshi Yoshino, pitcher Taisei Tsurusaki, and pitcher Tatsuki Koja were removed from the active roster on the 24th.

Rookie Shigenaga, who joined the team as a third-round draft pick from Chuo University, has appeared in 16 games, batting .158 with 2 RBIs. In the game against the Seibu Lions on the previous day, the 23rd, he was in the starting line-up but was substituted mid-game after going 0 hits in 2 At Bats.

Yoshino appeared in 13 games and had a batting average of .095. He was used as a starter in the game against the Seibu Lions on the 22nd, but he struck out in two consecutive at-bats and was substituted mid-game.

Kosa appeared in 16 games this season, with a 1-9 record and a ERA 3-46 record. He had been away from a win since May 16. He started against Seibu Lions on the 23rd. He runs in the fifth inning with a one-run lead and three consecutive Walk from two outs and a runner on second, but managed five innings with five hit and one runs.

Tsurusaki made 24 appearances this season, going 0-0 with a 3.38 ERA.