Lotte began work on the 5th, with team president Shunsuke Takasaka giving a New Year's greeting to team staff.

Looking back on last season, in which the team finished last in Pacific League for the first time in eight years with 56 wins, 84 losses and 3 ties, he said, "It was a very disappointing season, finishing last in the league, given that we had set medium- to long-term goals for the team and the club.With the support and encouragement of many fans and sponsors, we had nearly doubled the team budget compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, around 2019, and this was a very different disappointment from the last place finishes we've had in the past."

With Manager Saburo as their new commander, the team is aiming to escape from last place this season. "We are facing this result head-on and are working hard to fill in the gaps we are lacking, in order to use this experience to move forward. As a team, we will work together to win the league championship, and we would like to work together with everyone so that we can lift Manager Saburo up in celebration at Zozo Marine Stadium, so I would appreciate your support," he said.

"Furthermore, last year we made two major decisions and declarations of intent. One was the decision to relocate our farm facilities to Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture in 2030. The other was a declaration of intent to consider building an indoor facility for the new Marine Stadium, which is scheduled to open around 2034. These two decisions will have a major impact on the future of Chiba Lotte Marines and the region. We would like to work closely with Kimitsu City, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, as well as various companies, financial institutions, and organizations to create a better future," he said, once again demonstrating his desire to aim for an even more fulfilling environment.