Orix Buffaloes
PITCHER HEALTH
Preseason 2026 injury analysis, durability risk profiles, and return timelines for the Orix Buffaloes pitching rotation.
ROTATION OUTLOOK
Orix features NPB's deepest rotation with elite arms Hiroya Miyagi, Shunpeita Yamashita, and Ryuhei Sotani. Osaka's Buffaloes combine power, durability, and depth better than any Pacific League rival.
KEY PITCHERS
Hiroya Miyagi
RHP • #1 Starter
Injury History
Elite 2024: 1.91 ERA, NPB-best K-BB% and xFIP. Ace among aces with exceptional durability.
Durability Risk Profile
Miyagi is NPB's most dominant pitcher with outstanding durability and elite metrics. His clean injury history and consistent excellence make him baseball's best starter in Japan.
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Shunpeita Yamashita
RHP • #2 Starter
Injury History
2023 Pacific League Rookie of Year. Elite 1.73 ERA over recent stretch. 100 mph velocity. Generally healthy.
Durability Risk Profile
Yamashita combines elite stuff with excellent durability. His clean injury record and rising performance make him a future ace.
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Ryuhei Sotani
RHP • #3 Starter
Injury History
Strong 2024: 2.34 ERA with 1.17 WHIP and 3.6 WAR. Durable workhorse.
Durability Risk Profile
Sotani provides reliable innings with a clean injury history. His consistency makes him a valuable rotation piece.
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto
RHP • #4 Starter
Injury History
Historical reference: departed for MLB (Dodgers) 2024. Was NPB's most durable ace before leaving.
Durability Risk Profile
Historical reference: Yamamoto was remarkably durable during his Orix tenure before joining MLB.
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