Softbank infielder Itua Ikhine held contract renewal negotiations at Mizuho PayPay on the 25th, signing a contract for an annual salary of 8.5 million yen, an increase of 500,000 yen. The 2022 first-round draft pick was promoted to the first team for the first time this season, in his third year since graduating from high school. He made his first appearance as a pinch runner in a game against Rakuten (Rakuten Mobile) on May 30th. Although his first-team experience was limited to five days, he reflected, "It was a huge turning point. It allowed me to clearly imagine what I want to be like in the future." He won the Farm Team Monthly MVP in July. He said his goal for next season is "to see lots of scenery I've never seen before."
Second-year right-hander pitcher Ryo Oyama 23, has pitched in 26 games this season with one win, one loss and one save. He renewed his contract for a 5 million yen increase to 20 million yen in annual salary. 23-year-old outfielder Yoshiyasu Sasakawa, in his fifth year, batted .213 with one Home Run and eight RBI in 26 games, increasing his annual salary by 2 million yen to 10 million yen. catcher Soichiro Ishizuka, 24, in his sixth year, has signed a 2 million yen increase to his annual salary of 9 million yen, increasing his annual salary by 2 million yen, after appearing in 24 games with a .236 batting average, zero Home Run and six RBI. (Annual salaries are estimates)
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