Lotte announced on the 11th that Yudai Fujioka infielder will not exercise his FA rights and will stay on.

Through the team, he commented, "I have decided to stay with the team and not declare free agency. This year has been a truly disappointing one, so next year I want to win the championship with The Marines and make it a season that will please all the fans who always support me so enthusiastically. I will continue to do my best."

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