Shocking Move by DeNA Leaves Fans Baffled
Hey everyone, have you heard the latest buzz in Japanese baseball? Something unexpected happened yesterday that has fans talking non-stop. Just after 4 PM on August 21, DeNA made a move that completely caught everyone off guard. Shintaro Fujinami, the pitcher who had just joined DeNA in July, was officially removed from the team’s active roster. And, honestly, the timing has left a lot of people scratching their heads.
Fujinami’s story with DeNA has been brief but interesting. After joining the team last month, he spent a few games pitching in the farm league before finally making his first start for the main squad on August 17 against the Chunichi Dragons at the Banterin Dome. That game drew quite a bit of attention because it marked his NPB return. He pitched five solid innings, giving up only five hits and a single run, walking just one batter while striking out five. He left the mound with a chance to earn his first win for DeNA, but unfortunately, the team was tied in the sixth inning, so that win had to wait.
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Given how well he performed, most fans assumed he would stay active and even expected him to pitch again in the upcoming home series against his former team, the Hanshin Tigers, starting on August 26. But instead, four days after that impressive start, he was suddenly taken off the roster. And, as you can imagine, the reactions online have been intense. On X (formerly Twitter), fans were posting comments like, “Wait, he’s being removed now? Really?” and “Why at this particular time? I thought he’d pitch against Hanshin!” Clearly, many were caught completely by surprise.
Adding another twist to the story, DeNA decided to promote Trevor Bauer to fill the roster spot left by Fujinami. It’s a move that has sparked even more discussion, with people speculating about the strategy behind it and how it might affect the upcoming games.
So, what’s next for Fujinami and the team? Only time will tell, but for now, this sudden roster change has definitely stirred up the baseball world and given fans a lot to talk about. If you’re following NPB closely, this is one of those moments you just can’t ignore—unexpected, dramatic, and leaving everyone wondering about the reasoning behind the decision.
It’s one of those days in sports where you really feel the unpredictability of the game. Fans, analysts, and commentators alike are keeping a close eye, waiting to see what happens next for Fujinami and DeNA. The suspense has only just begun.
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