Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters outfielder Mizutani Shun (水谷瞬) fractures left hand, team announces; was removed after being hit by a pitch the previous day, with a return to game action expected in 3–4 weeks (published 27 September 2026)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters outfielder Mizutani Shun (水谷瞬) was diagnosed with a fracture of the second metacarpal in his left hand and removed from the first-team roster. His return is expected to take approximately 3–4 weeks, making it difficult for him to appear in the Climax Series.

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The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters announced on 27 September that outfielder Mizutani Shun (水谷瞬) had been diagnosed with a fracture of the second metacarpal in his left hand.

While playing against the Orix Buffaloes at Kyocera Dome the previous day, Mizutani was hit by a pitch in his second plate appearance in the fourth inning and was substituted during the game.

The team explained that Mizutani is expected to return in approximately 3–4 weeks and has been removed from the first-team roster. His appearance in the Climax Series is now considered difficult.

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Fracture siteDiagnosed with a fracture of the second metacarpal in his left hand

Return timingExpected recovery time: approximately 3–4 weeks

Registration statusRemoved from the first-team roster

Circumstances of the hit by pitchHit by a pitch the previous day and was substituted during the game

Impact on availabilityAppearing in the Climax Series is looking difficult

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Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters outfielder Mizutani Shun (水谷 瞬) fractures left hand, team announces; was removed after being hit by a pitch the previous day, with a return to game action expected in 3–4 weeks (published 27 September 2026)

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Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters outfielder Mizutani Shun (水谷瞬) fractures left hand, team announces; was removed after being hit by a pitch the previous day, with a return to game action expected in 3–4 weeks (published 27 September 2026)