Chiba Lotte Marines will not sign a contract with Aito for next season

Chiba Lotte Marines announced that they have notified Aito that they will not offer him a contract for next season. Aito appeared in 41 games this season with a batting average of .209, and in the game against Tohoku Rakuten Eagles on June 19, he recorded a Home Run with the bases loaded, which was his first since transferring. He wishes to continue his playing career.

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles pay a post-draft visit to second-round pick Keigo Okada

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles conducted a draft selection greeting for Keigo Okada (Meiji University, infielder), for whom they acquired negotiation rights in the second round of the 2026 draft.

▼Comment from Okada▼
"(Three days after the selection) I've received words of celebration from many people, and it's starting to feel real. My weapons are my legs and punching power, and I want to make those my selling points in the pros as well. The title I'm aiming for is Rookie of the Year. In the future, I also want to aim for the stolen base title, and I want to be particular about getting on base, which will be important."

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