On the 30th, the Orix Buffaloes officially announced that Yoshihisa Hirano, who served as a pitcher and pitching coach and retired from active play this season, will be appointed as the farm team manager. His number will be 81. He is a legendary closer who became the first player in history to achieve both 250 saves and 200 holds (258 saves, 205 holds) over a 21-year career in Japan and the United States, and was the first Orix Buffaloes player to be inducted into the Golden Players Club. He will make a fresh start by teaming up with Manager Kishida, his close friend and fellow 2005 draft classmate.

Additionally, it was announced that scout Satoshi Komatsu will become the minor league pitcher coach, infielder Masahiro Nishino, who retired from active play this season, will become the minor league batting coach, and public relations officer Taisuke Kondo will transition to a developmental coach. Infielder Kazuya Katsuki, who also retired this season, and scorer Kyohei Ueno will both be appointed as developmental coaches.