Orix Buffaloes player roster and injury updates

Overview

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Ryuhei Soya underwent Tommy John surgery on September 23 following elbow discomfort experienced during a game against SoftBank. Soya, a former first-round draft pick and World Baseball Classic participant, is expected to undergo approximately one year of rehabilitation.

Following the injury news, the Orix Buffaloes announced that five players, including Soya, will not sign domestic roster contracts for the upcoming season. The club is expected to offer these players, which also includes Atsuya Fujikawa, Kohei Higashi, Kento Kawase, and Kaede Yokoyama, developmental contracts instead.

Entities

Orix Buffaloes · Ryuhei Soya · Hideki Matsui · Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks · Tokyo Yakult Swallows

Timeline

1 day ago

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Japanese Professional Baseball: Roster Changes and Season Outlook
Japanese baseball news features Onta Inoue eyeing the Giants' opening day start, SoftBank releasing six players, and Seibu sending three pitchers to the Puerto Rican Winter League.
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Orix Buffaloes pitcher Ryuhei Soya undergoes Tommy John surgery
Orix Buffaloes left-handed pitcher Ryuhei Soya has undergone Tommy John surgery, adding to a growing number of pitching injuries within the team.

Sources

baseballchannel.jp · baseballking.jp · full-count.jp · hochi.news · sakigake.jp · tokyo-sports.co.jp