[Nippon-Ham] Eliminated in the CS Final Series. Reyes, whose future status is unannounced, aims for revenge by saying "Next year!" in Japanese!? However, he is on his way home, saying "Tomorrow's (flight) is very early in the morning" | Pacific League.com

[Nippon-Ham] Eliminated in the CS Final Stage. Reyes, whose future with the team is unannounced, says "Next year!" in Japanese, seemingly aiming for revenge, but heads home saying, "The flight is super early tomorrow morning."

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October 16, 2026 21:25

2026 Persol Climax Series Pacific League Final Stage Game 3: Softbank Hawks 6-2 Nippon-Ham (16th, Mizuho PayPay)

Nippon-Ham was defeated by the Softbank Hawks and failed to advance to the Japan Series.

Reyes, whose status for next season has not yet been announced, left for home after the game. While giving fist bumps to the press, he commented in Japanese, 'Next year (I'll get my revenge),' and 'My flight tomorrow is super early.'

In his third year in Japan this season, he played in 128 games and won his first leading hitter title with a .313 batting average. He led the lineup with a team-high 32 Home Runs and 82 RBIs. In a hero interview after the Lotte game at Es-Con on August 28, he spoke passionately about his love for Nippon-Ham, saying, 'I consider everyone in The Fighters to be family. I want to stay here forever.'

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