Lotte announced on the 4th that it will not offer contracts for the next season to Rikima Ichijo and four developmental players: Humiya Motomae, Kirato Nagashimada, Rui Katsumata, and Hikaru Takano.

Furthermore, Ichijo is retiring from active duty. Honmae and Katsumata will continue their active careers. The future plans for Nagashimada and Takano remain undecided.

▼ Players who have been released

pitcher

Rikima Ichijo

Humiya Motomae

Kirato Nagashimada

infielder

Rui Katsumata

outfielder

Hikaru Takano