It was revealed on the 2nd that Orix Buffaloes outfielder Ryu Sugisawa (26) underwent surgery on his right wrist. He was removed from the active roster on August 10, and his last appearance was in a minor league game the following day, the 11th. Unable to play as desired, he consulted with the club and determined that aiming for the start of next season was the best course of action.

In his fourth professional season this year, he made the Opening Day roster for the first time. He suffered a fracture after being Hit by Pitch in a game against the Seibu Lions on April 14 (Kyocera Dome). He was re-registered on June 10 and hit his first professional Home Run in a game against the Seibu Lions on the 21st (Kyocera Dome). His hitting, which had been a challenge, improved, and he recorded his best personal stats with a .303 batting average, 2 Home Run, and 7 RBI in 30 games. In addition to aces Miyagi and Yamashita, fielder such as Tomoya Mori and Tongu are out for an extended period due to surgery. As a result, the candidates for regular outfield positions are also taking all necessary precautions.