On the 3rd, the Orix Buffaloes announced that they have signed a contract with manager Mamoru Kishida for the next season.

After taking over from Manager Satoshi Nakajima in 2025, Manager Kishida led the team to a third-place finish with 74 wins, 66 losses, and 3 draws in his first year, securing a spot in the Climax Series.

In his second year as manager, the team currently holds a record of 65 wins, 75 losses, and 2 draws, sitting in 4th place. A bottom-three finish (B-class) has been confirmed.