◇Traded Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Hanshin Tigers

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham announced that an exchange trade has been reached between Torai Fushimi the player and Hanshin Tigers and Hiroya Shimamoto pitcher. Fushimi had appeared in 64 games this season with a .241 batting average and 2 Home Run 11 RBI. Shimamoto pitcher is a 32-year-old left-handed reliever in his 15th year as a professional. He has appeared in 16 games this season and has a ERA 1.88 record.

▼ Fushimi, comment ▼
I feel that it was because of the support of the team that I was able to play comfortably for the past three years since I joined the team as an FA. It was a good memory and a valuable experience for my future baseball life. Also, the fans have always supported me in good times and bad, and pushed me when I felt like giving up many times. I am truly grateful for that. I hope you will continue to support me in the future as well."

Tohoku Rakuten agrees to a contract with pitcher Roansy Contreras

Tohoku Rakuten announced that it has signed pitcher Roansy Contreras. The 26-year-old from the Dominican Republic has pitched in 95 games over five years in the MLB, with a record of 10 wins, 16 losses, 1 H3S, and ERA of 4.77.

▼Comment pitcher Roansy Contreras▼
"First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone at Rakuten Eagles for giving me this wonderful opportunity. I will do my best to become a 'campeão' (champion) together with all the fans who always support The Eagles. I am very excited to embark on this new stage of my career and can't wait to join the team."

◇ Re-signed with Tohoku Rakuten Daichi Shibata under contract

Tohoku Rakuten announced that it had reached an agreement with pitcher Daichi Shibata on a contract for the 2026 season. On October 29th, it was announced that Shibata would not sign a contract for next season, but two weeks later, an unusual re-signing took place.

▼Comment pitcher Daichi Shibata ▼
"First of all, I'd like to express my gratitude for being given another chance. Now that I've been given this chance, I'll pitch with confidence to give courage to the fans. To that end, I'll work hard to get my body in shape again during the off-season and prepare so that I can perform at my best from the start of camp. I'll do my best to become a valuable asset to the team, so I hope that all the fans will continue to cheer me on."

◇Press conference held after contract negotiations for Saitama Seibu 's 6th draft pick Yushin Kawada

Saitama Seibu held a press conference after negotiations for the signing of draft pick No. 6 Yushin Kawada (Shikoku Bank, Ltd.).

▼Comment from Kawada▼
"I've received my informal acceptance, and it really feels like I'm going to be on the professional stage, and I'm filled with joy. I have a clear vision in my mind of how I'm going to go from here, and I'm in the mindset of, 'I'm going to do it.' Even after joining the team, I want to continue to value my daily attitude, as I have until now, never forgetting to be grateful to the people around me. I still have a lot to learn, but I will earn the trust of the team as a fighting force through small efforts, and then I will take on the big goal of becoming the 'stolen base king.'"

◇ Acquired Chiba Lotte Marines Hayato and Yamazaki Tsuyoshi from Chiba Lotte

Chiba Lotte Marines is a former Fukuoka Softbank Hayate Miyazaki pitcher and former Tohoku Rakuten Tsuyoshi Yamazaki The team announced the acquisition of a player. pitcher Miyazaki pitched in 31 games in the minor leagues this season, with a record of 2 wins, 3 losses, 3 saves, and a 2.57 ERA in 35 innings pitched. He was awarded a contract under contract in July, but only pitched in two games in the major leagues.

Yamazaki showed his potential in 2023, appearing in a career-high 117 games, but only played in five games in 2024, and this season he did not play in regular season due to surgery on his left knee. Yamazaki will join the team on a development contract.

▼Comment pitcher Miyazaki▼
"I think my strong point is my dynamic form that fully expresses my feelings, so I hope to be able to show that and closer each and every hitter. I will do my best to swing my arm and contribute to The Marines 'win."

▼Yamazaki's comment▼
"I'm really grateful that you asked me to play. I'll play with all my heart and soul to help The Marines win and live up to your expectations. I look forward to working with you."

◇ Chiba Lotte Marines signs Ryo Sugiyama, third-round development player

Chiba Lotte Marines held a press conference in Nagoya for Ryo Sugiyama, the third-ranked development player.

▼Comment from Ryo Sugiyama▼
"Today I felt a renewed sense of determination to give it my all. My forte is disrupting the game with my feet, so I want to use my feet in all aspects of my play, running, attacking and defending, and perform to the best of my ability. My favorite Lotte snacks are Koala's March and Pie no Mi."

Orix announces 2026 spring training camp schedule

Orix has announced the dates for its 2026 spring training camp.

・Dates: February 1st (Sun) to February 27th (Fri), 2026
・Holidays: February 4th (Wed), 9th (Mon), 13th (Fri), 16th (Mon), 20th (Fri), 24th (Tue), 2026
Location: Miyazaki City Kiyotake General Athletic Park (SOKKEN Stadium, Kiyotake No. 2 ball park)

*The Miyazaki Baseball Games will be held at SOKKEN Stadium on February 25th (Wed), 26th (Thurs), and 27th (Fri).
*Members will be announced as soon as they are decided.

◇ Provisional contract with Orix third-round draft pick, Ryugetsu Sato

Orix announced that it has signed a provisional contract with third-round draft pick Ryugetsu Sato (Kendai Takasaki High School).

▼ Comments from Ryugetsu Sato ▼
"After signing the provisional contract, I'm starting to feel like a real professional baseball player. I had Tommy John surgery in my second year, and with the support of many people I was able to return in the summer of my third year, so I'm filled with gratitude. After I turn pro, I'd like to ask pitcher all about pitch, his personal life, and more. I'll work hard to build a body that won't get injured, and become pitcher who can help his team win, just like pitcher!"

*Added on November 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM

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​Yamazaki joins the team (Chiba Lotte Marines)
​Announcement of 2026 Spring Camp Schedule (Orix)