Takehiro Ishikawa was taken off the active roster today because the team wants him to focus on getting treatment for the fracture in his left index finger.  Ishikawa suffered the injury while attempt a bunt during a game on the 25th.  Source: Sports Hochi 8/29/2012

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Norihiro Nakamura is scheduled to play in his first Ni-gun rehab game on August 31 (vs Lotte).  Source: Sanspo 8/29/2012

If he is feeling ok, he could be added to the active roster on September 1.  Source: Sponichi 8/29/2012