Lotte pitcher Andre Jackson (30) was removed from the active roster on the 7th. According to the team, the reason is that he will temporarily return to the United States to be present for the birth of his child. He is expected to return to Japan after attending the birth.

Jackson started the game against the Orix Buffaloes on the 4th (Kyocera Dome) and suffered his 8th loss after allowing 3 runs in 5 innings. His total for this season stands at 9 wins and 8 losses with a 3.43 ERA across 23 appearances.