Softbank found out on the 30th that he has a policy not to participate in the free agent front this off. On the other hand, a full-scale survey of foreign pitcher has begun, and the highlight is likely to be the Taiwan Professional baseball (CPBL) Wei Quan Xu Ruoxi pitcher (24). He is a right-hander who mass-produces struck out with a fastball with a maximum speed of 158 km, and is the ace of Ajizen. The CPBL has also announced that it has applied for an overseas transfer system (FA), and there is no doubt that multiple domestic and foreign clubs will be interested, but we will proceed with the maximum preparation.
Of the current foreign players, Moinelo, who has several years remaining on his contract, acquired domestic free agent rights in June and will be treated as a Japanese player from next season. Three pitcher, Osuna, Hernandez, and Stewart, will also remain with the team. The future of Downs, who is in his second year with the team, is currently uncertain.
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