[Softbank Hawks] Ukyo Shuto, suffering from pain in the back of his left knee, participates in pre-game practice without being removed from the roster. Manager Hiroki Kokubo: "It's at his own strong request. I'm sure it hurts, though." | Pacific League.com

[Softbank Hawks] Ukyo Shuto, who is suffering from pain in the back of his left knee, participated in pre-game practice without being removed from the roster. Manager Hiroki Kokubo said, "It was his own strong wish. I'm sure it hurts, though."

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September 15, 2026 4:40 PM

Pacific League Orix vs Softbank (15th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Softbank Hawks outfielder Ukyo Shuto, who injured the back of his left knee in the game against Lotte on the 12th (Mizuho PayPay), participated in pre-game practice.

He was left out of the bench for the same matchup on the 13th. Manager Kokubo explained, "I will check if he can play today. He will tape the affected area and do a final round of batting practice. This is at his own strong request. I'm sure it's painful, though. The starting line-up? No, that's not happening."