On the 29th, Lotte announced that outfielder Gregory Polanco arrived in Japan yesterday.

Polanco commented through the team, "I'm happy to be back in Japan. I've recovered from my injury and am in a position to contribute to the team's victory. I'm 100% now. Last year was a difficult year for me, as I was forced to leave the season midway due to injury. This year, I have a strong desire to show my abilities and performance, prove what I can do, and how I can contribute to the team. Let's win this year. Great, powerful! I'll do my best!"

　ポランコは今季ロッテ加入4年目。1年目の23年に26本塁打を放ちパ・リーグ本塁打王に輝き、24年も23本塁打を放ったが、昨季は39試合に出場して、打率.201、5本塁打、13打点と悔しい1年に終わった。今季は巻き返しに期待だ。