Nippon-Ham infielder Rodolfo Castro (27) revealed on the 14th that an arrest warrant has been issued for him in his home country, the Dominican Republic. He posted a video on his Instagram explaining the situation with a solemn expression. He explained that a dispute has arisen with a construction company regarding the building of his home in his home country, and stated that an arrest warrant has been issued.

The team is currently in the process of confirming the situation. A team executive stated that Castro is expected to return to the Dominican Republic in the coming days. Castro had been traveling with the first-team squad until the first stage of the Climax Series against the Seibu Lions at Belluna Dome on the 12th, but he was not seen in Fukuoka.