On the 2nd, Rakuten announced that they have signed a contract with Oscar Gonzalez for next season.

Gonzalez commented through the team, "I'm very excited to be a part of the team that will be the campeon (champion) next season and to be able to contribute my all. I'm looking forward to returning home and having a great time with the fans and my teammates."

The team also announced that it will not be signing pitcher Spencer Howard, Miguel Yajure and pitcher Michael Franco infielder contracts for next season.