Orix Buffaloes The four players in the developmental draft of the "K" team attended contract negotiations at the team's facility in Maishima, Osaka, Japan. The first player to be drafted in last year's developmental draft from Daiin University High School Tomoki Imasaka (Tomoki) infielder said, "The most important thing is to be a manager, but my goal is to get results in the Western League. infielder The first and second ranks of the "K" team are all well-layered. If I don't break into that group, I don't think there will be a place under control. short stop I want to compete on my own," he said with renewed determination.

Left-handed pitcher Hiroto Suga, in his second year of development, also appears to have gained some benefits, saying, "The environment is different (in Okinawa), but I'm starting to get a sense of routine. I'd like to prepare thoroughly in December and January so I can make a big impact starting in February." pitcher Kento Inui Inui and outfielder Seiichi Teramoto, who have both completed their first year of development, have also renewed their contracts for next season. Imasaka, Inui, and Teramoto all signed annual salaries of 2.5 million yen, an increase of 100,000 yen, while Suga also signed an annual salary of 2.6 million yen, an increase of 100,000 yen.