On the 2nd, five Softbank players attended contract renewal negotiations at the team office at Mizuho PayPay Dome, and all signed. pitcher Shuto Ogata, who pitched in a career-high 38 games, will receive an annual salary of 27 million yen, an increase of 13 million yen. He revealed that he will try his hand at being a starter next season, saying, "I think there will be a lot of things I can't imagine, but I'm looking forward to it."

pitcher Hikaru Kimura, who also had a ERA high 18 appearances and a 1.02 ERA, will see his annual salary double this season to 13 million yen. He has set a goal for next season: "I want to be on the first team from the start of the season, pitch in more than 35 games, and maintain ERA similar to this year's." catcher Riku Watanabe will also see his salary increase by 7.2 million yen to 15 million yen, "almost double." He aims to use his batting ability, which is his strength, to become the starting catcher, and said enthusiastically, "First I want to make an impression as a hitter. I want to play the most games as catcher."

outfielder Keita Yamamoto who was registered as a controlled player in April and hit two Home Run, will see his annual salary increase by 3.5 million yen to 9 million yen. He vowed to "play in the first team from the opening game next year." pitcher Taiga Kamichatani, who finished his first year after transferring from DeNA, also had surgery on his right elbow in February and made eight relief appearances. With an annual salary of 31 million yen, down 8 million yen, he vowed, "That's only natural. I want to contribute to consecutive championships next season."