Nippon-Ham is conducting an investigation to acquire Xu Luo Xi pitcher (24) of Ajisen, Taiwan, it was learned by the 21st. The 158-kilometer fastest right-hander is a promising prospect who won the MVP in the Taiwan Series in 2011. In 19 games this season, he went 5-7 with a ERA 2.05 record. He is aiming to challenge overseas after exercising his overseas FA rights this offseason.
The team has been keeping a close eye on developments, with Chief Baseball Officer Kuriyama visiting Taiwan in September of this year. In addition to Softbank, major league teams Phillies and Dodgers have also shown strong interest, so there is a high possibility that a bidding war will break out between Japan and the US. The team also has fellow Taiwanese players Ruei-Yang Gu Lin-yang and Yi-Lei Sun Yi-lei on its roster, providing a comfortable playing environment for him.
Verhagen and Zavala, who returned to Japan in late September, are likely to leave the team, while Reyes and Martinez, who signed multi-year contracts from last season, will remain with the team next season. Reyes left Japan on the same day to return to his home country.
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