On the The Giants, pitcher Rei Takahashi (30), who signed a development contract with Seibu Lions this season, visited Carmine in Tokorozawa, Saitama, where Seibu Lions 's rookie joint training camp is being held.

This offseason, he will be working on "reviewing his control and improving his accuracy." After greeting many team members, including manager Nishiguchi, he practiced catch and other exercises to make adjustments. On this day, the manager made it clear that Takahashi Rei will be used as reliever pitcher this season. "I think the first thing to do is to get him promoted to the regular team. I think everything will be decided by July of this year, so I want to make sure he can control the ball so that he can get strikeouts from the February training camp," he said, preparing for the new season with renewed determination.