Rei Rei Takahashi (30), a former The Giants pitcher who signed a developmental player contract with Seibu Lions this season, visited Carminique in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, where Seibu Lions' rookie joint voluntary training is being held, on the 10th.

This offseason, he will focus on "revising his control and improving its precision." After greeting many team officials, including manager Nishiguchi, he adjusted his pitching by catch. The manager confirmed that day that Rei Takahashi will be used as reliever pitcher this season. "First, I think he needs to be promoted to the main roster. I think everything will be decided by July of this year, so from the February training camp, I want him to be able to control the ball well enough to get strikeouts," he said, renewing his resolve as he prepares for the new season.