Rakuten Eagles Roancy Contreras pitcher (26), a former Rockies player, participated in a joint practice session in Kanatake, Okinawa, on March 31. The right-hander, who arrived in Japan on March 29, catch adjusted with a ball and other equipment. The team's first-ever game against the Rays.

A native of the Dominican Republic, he is 185 cm tall and weighs 92 kg at right-handed pitcher right-handed hitter. He started his professional career with the Yankees in 2004 and spent last season with the Rockies after playing for the Pirates and other teams. He was selected to represent the Dominican Republic in the 2011 WBC, which Japan won, and with 10 MLB wins, the right-hander is expected to be a part of the starting rotation.

Voit and McCusker, who joined the team this season, are expected to be delayed in their arrival in Japan due to the cold weather. Ureña, the new right-handed pitcher with 44 career MLB wins, will also be delayed due to visa issues. The three foreign players are expected to join the team during the second round of the first-team training camp in Kin Town, Okinawa.

Gonzalez, in his second year, is scheduled to join the team by this date.