Nippon-Ham announced on the 8th that starting next season, Keisuke Tanimoto (team staff) will be appointed as pitcher coach, and Yohei Kagiya (Team Management Division Baseball Operations) will be appointed as assistant pitcher coach and assistant pitcher coordinator. Tanimoto's number will be '70' and Kagiya's will be '89'.

Tanimoto played for Nippon-Ham and Chunichi during his active career. From 2024, he served as a batting pitcher for Nippon-Ham. Kagiyama played for Nippon-Ham and The Giants, returned to Nippon-Ham in 2024, and retired from active play. From 2025, he served as a member of the team staff.