Hayato Sakamoto, the captain of the second-placed giant in the Central League, has been deregistered for the second time this season due to back pain.
On the 6th, Sakamoto started in the 5th shortstop against Yakult at Tokyo Dome, and was sent a pinch hitter in 5 attacks and was replaced on the way.
After the match, coach Tatsunori Hara said that Sakamoto was "a little unusual."
Sakamoto did not show up in the pre-match practice on the 7th, and according to the team, he was canceled due to back pain.
Sakamoto was out of the line in May after damaging his right knee ligament and was deregistered for his second appearance this season.
Sakamoto has participated in 49 games this season, with a batting average of 20%, 9 minutes, 9 home runs, 5 home runs, and 25 RBIs. Is likely to be a big hurt.