On the 29th, Lotte announced that pitcher Jose Castillo arrived in Japan on the 28th.

Castillo commented through the team, "I'm happy to be in Japan. I can't wait to join the team and meet the fans. I want to pitch whenever the team needs me and contribute to victory. I will show the fans 100% of my effort and always play in a way that will make them happy. I want to fight with the fans and win the championship."

Castillo appeared in 69 games in the majors, with a record of 5 wins and 5 losses and ERA of 4.11. Last season he played for four teams: the Diamondbacks, Mets, Mariners, and Orioles. His combined record with the four teams was 2 wins and 2 losses with a 3.94 ERA in 29 games, all as a relief pitcher, pitching 32 innings.