Orix Buffaloes acquires former Rays player Bob Seymour and agrees to a contract with Perdomo for next season

Orix Buffaloes have acquired former Rays player Bob Seymour. number will be 45. The 27-year-old infielder played in 105 games for the Rays' Triple-A affiliate this season, batting .263 Home Run and 87 RBI. He made his MLB debut in mid-August, batting .205 with Home Run and five RBI in 26 games.

▼Comment from Bob Seymour▼
"I can't thank Orix Buffaloes Buffaloes enough for this wonderful opportunity. My wife and I are excited about this opportunity in Japan and hope to contribute to the continued success that Orix Buffaloes have built over the years. I can't wait to play in front of our incredible fans. I'm ready to go! Go Buffaloes!!"

The team also announced that they had agreed to a contract with pitcher Perdomo for next season. In his second year with the pitcher, Perdomo pitched in 50 games this season, posting 33 hold, tied for second in the league, and a 3.17 ERA, supporting bullpen.

▼Comment pitcher Perdomo▼
"I am truly happy to be able to continue playing next season as usual. I am truly grateful for this opportunity and for the continued support of the team and fans. Orix Buffaloes The Buffaloes are my family, and I am honored to be a part of them. I am fully prepared to give it my all on the ballpark. Let's make this a season to remember!"

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles 's Yuya Fukui and Tomoki Sato appointed academy coaches

Rakuten Eagles announced that former players Yuya Fukui and Tomoki Sato will be appointed as academy coaches starting from the 2026 season. Fukui served as a coach for the Fukushima Red Hopes of the BC League until this season, while Sato played for Honda Suzuka in the amateur baseball.

▼Comment from Academy Coach Yuya Fukui▼
"I have been appointed as an academy coach. I would like to use my experience in professional baseball and independent leagues, including my four years with Rakuten Eagles, to convey the joy and wonder of baseball to the next generation of children. I look forward to working with you."

▼Comment from Academy Coach Sato Tomoki▼
"I am Tomoki Sato, and I have been appointed as a coach for Rakuten Eagles Academy. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to return to the team where I played until two years ago. With gratitude in my heart for all the support I have received, I will devote my efforts to the development of children and do my utmost to invigorate Tohoku through baseball."

◇ Chiba Lotte Marines 's first draft pick, Genki Ishigaki's jersey name and registered name have been decided

Chiba Lotte Marines announced the name and registered name of the first draft pitcher, Genki Ishigaki. Masami Ishigaki Since the player is currently on the team, his name on the back will be "G.ISHIGAKI" and his registered name will be "Ishigaki Gen."

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