Orix Buffaloes On November 11, Yuma Mune infielder held contract negotiations at the team's facility in Maishima, Osaka, and signed for an annual salary of 62 million yen, a decrease of 11 million yen (amount estimated). The team's salary was reduced by 11 million yen to 62 million yen (the amount is estimated).

In his 11th year as a pro, he was named in the opening starting starting line-up this season, but struggled from May 1st and spent a month and a half in the farm team. Nevertheless, after being promoted again on June 17th, he returned to his regular role at third base and ultimately recorded a batting average of .235 with 6 Home Run and 28 RBI in 98 games. "Of course there have been good times, but I haven't been able to sustain that for the past few years. If I don't make some changes in my own way, I don't have much time left," he said, expressing a sense of crisis.

He has been named to the Best Nine and Golden Glove awards for three consecutive years since 2009, and is the starting third baseman who contributed to the team's three consecutive championships. "You can't be called a regular unless you play in at least 120 games. If I play as a regular, I think I can contribute to winning the league championship and becoming the best in Japan, so I want to work hard for that," he said enthusiastically.