On the 25th, Softbank Hawks infielder Taisei Makihara renewed his contract, signing a new one for an annual salary of 150 million yen, an increase of 50 million yen, plus performance-based payments. This marks the end of the contract renewal schedule for this year. Contracts for infielder Ukyo Shuto and pitcher Yuki Matsumoto, which have not yet been renewed, have been postponed until January next year. Director of Organization and Development Nagai explained that this was due to scheduling conflicts. Regarding pitcher Kohei Arihara, who has reportedly decided to transfer Nippon-Ham Fighters, he revealed, "Unfortunately, we received word yesterday that he had declined."