Four Orix Buffaloes development players attended contract negotiations at the team's facilities in Maishima, Osaka. They participated in the Winter League held in Okinawa until the 18th. infielder Tomoki Imasaka, who joined the team last year as the first pick in the development draft from Osaka University of Economics High School, renewed his resolve, saying, "My first goal is to become a regular player, but my aim is to produce results in Western League. infielder is deep in both the first and second teams. I don't think I'll be able to become a regular player unless I break into that group. I want to compete solely as short stop."

Left-handed pitcher Hiroto Suga in his second year as a developmental player, also seemed to have gained something from the experience, saying, "In Okinawa, the environment is different, and I've started to see what a routine is like. I want to work hard in December and January to prepare well so that I can make a strong impression from February." pitcher Kento Inui Inui and outfielder Seiichi Teramoto, who both completed their first year as developmental players, also renewed their contracts for next season. Imasaka, Inui, and Teramoto signed for a salary increase of 100,000 yen to 2.5 million yen, while Suga signed for a salary increase of 100,000 yen to 2.6 million yen.