Nippon-Ham announced on the 28th that Hichori Morimoto, the first-team outfield defense and base running coach, will become the second-team manager starting next season. Coach Morimoto is scheduled to participate in the autumn camp in Nago and Kunigami, Okinawa, starting on the 30th. This season, Coach Morimoto was in charge of duties such as the third base coach.

Additionally, it was announced that Masaji Shimizu, the farm general coach, will step down following the expiration of his contract.