On the 8th, Nippon-Ham announced that Keisuke Tanimoto (41), who served as a batting pitcher this season, will become a pitcher coach, and Yohei Kagiya (36) of the Team Operations Division Baseball Operations will become an assistant pitcher coach and assistant pitcher coordinator, both starting next season. The coaching staff lineup for next season has also been finalized.

Tanimoto, who pitched in a total of 524 games for Nippon-Ham and Chunichi, expressed his aspirations, saying, 'I want to be a coach who can provide solid advice in response to questions from the players.' Next season, pitcher Nao Miyanishi, who supported the bullpen alongside him during their playing days, will serve as a player-coach. 'Since this is a first-time experience and we are feeling our way through, I hope to supplement whatever he might lack,' he said, aiming to revitalize the team through their joint efforts.

Kagitani, who pitched in a total of 420 games for Nippon-Ham and The Giants, will continue as he did until this year, traveling between the first team in Hokkaido and the second team in Chiba Prefecture to serve as a bridge between players and staff. Understanding his role, he stated, 'I hope to be someone who can communicate effectively,' and expressed his determination by adding, 'A single word from me can be interpreted in many ways. I want to treat my words with great care.'