On the 7th, Seibu held a press conference after negotiations for the signing of Tokushima Indigo Sox player Ginto Ando, who they acquired negotiation rights for as the 7th pick in the development draft.

Through the team, Ando Ginto expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "Signing my acceptance letter amidst a unique sense of tension has made it feel even more real. I think the real challenge begins from here, so I want to make sure I don't lose to my classmates. My biggest selling point is my size, so I want to continue to make powerful, full swings. I will do my best to become a player who can perform well in the first team, and I will be proud of Tokushima."