Orix Buffaloes infielder Yuma Mune, who exercised his domestic free agent rights, spoke to the press at the team's facility in Maishima, Osaka, stating that his top priority for his future path is a "place that makes his heart burn with passion." Having acquired his domestic free agent rights this June, he submitted the application documents to the team yesterday, the 2nd. He first revealed his honest feelings, saying, "I want to hear how I am evaluated. I agonized over it while consulting with various people, but in the end, I was the one who made the decision."

He joined the team as a second-round draft pick in 2014 from Yokohama Hayato. After securing a regular spot at third base in 2021, he won both the Best Nine and Golden Glove awards for three consecutive years starting that same year. His annual salary of 62 million yen is considered C-rank, meaning no human or financial compensation is required, and multiple teams including DeNA are investigating a move. The Orix Buffaloes are also requesting that he stay, based on a significant salary increase and a long-term contract.

Starting from the 11th, negotiations with all teams other than the Orix Buffaloes will become possible. He once again emphasized his sense of obligation and gratitude to the team, saying, 'I believe I am who I am today because of people like Mr. Fukura, Mr. Nakajima, and Manager Nishimura.' He intends to seek the most suitable environment, including the possibility of staying, stating, 'I want to go where my heart feels most passionate. I believe I shouldn't set limits for myself. I hope to be honest with my feelings and make a good decision.'