[Rakuten Eagles] Daichi Suzuki and Naoki Sato rejoin the first team. Sato is returning to the first team after a month-long absence due to poor physical condition. The team is currently on a three-game winning streak.
Sports Hochi
May 6, 2026 10:49

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Rakuten Eagles infielder Daichi Suzuki (36) and outfielder Naoki Sato joined the first team on the 6th.
Dai Suzuki was removed from the active roster on April 22nd. He had been adjusting in practice games in the farm league, batting .214 with 0 RBI. The reliable veteran is back.
Sato, who joined the team this season, was removed from the active roster on April 9 due to poor physical condition. In the farm league, he had played in 6 games, batting .286 with 2 RBI. Before his departure, he had been performing well in the first team, batting .350 with 1 Home Run run in 7 games.
The team is currently on a three-game winning streak. They will continue to build momentum.
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