国内ＦＡ権を行使してソフトバンクに残留した東浜巨投手が２３日、みずほペイペイで契約更改交渉を行い、年俸１億５０００円から４０００万円減の１億１０００万円（金額はいずれも推定）でサインした。出場機会を求めて他球団への移籍を検討したが、人的補償が必要なＢランクがネックとなり、ホークス残留に落ち着いた。
The 35-year-old right-hander, who has a total of 76 wins, looked refreshed as he said, "I'm not feeling any new energy, but I've been practicing hard for this season since before the new year, and I'm really excited right now." He was fired up to compete for a spot in the starting rotation, saying, "How can I make the most of the 180 inning that Arihara will be missing?"
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・ [Softbank Hawks] Nao Higashihama, who has a total of 76 wins, declares free agency, saying, "I still have a strong desire to pitch well on the first team stage."
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・ [Lotte] Naoya Masuda said with a wry smile, "It's a big pay cut. It's pretty crazy, a lot." He signed for 120 million yen, a reduction of 80 million yen.
・ [Seibu Lions] Wataru Matsumoto renews his contract with a pay cut of 8 million yen: "I want to be able to throw good pitches from the start next season."
