Nippon-Ham pitcher Kota Yazawa was removed from the roster on the 17th. On the 16th, during a game against Lotte (at Zozo Marine), he crashed into the outfield wall, causing a strong blow to his entire body. After the game, he was diagnosed with a bruise near his left knee at the hospital. He also had a strong blow to his head, and a team executive said he would "have him examined again" and will likely be re-examined in the future.

After the match on the 16th, manager Shinjo expressed his concern, saying, "The most frightening thing is the brain. Even the smallest thing can affect a player's future career."

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