Softbank Hawks manager Hiroki Kokubo visited the farm facilities in Chikugo City, Fukuoka on the 12th. He held meetings with second-team manager Kazumi Saito and the coaching staff regarding next February's spring training. He revealed that outfielder Ukyo Shuto will be added to the 'S Group,' which will be entrusted with their own adjustments during the first half and join the main squad from mid-month onwards.

The manager mentioned that special treatment would be applied to players with significant achievements such as Yanagita, Imamiya, and Kondo, saying, 'I told them on the night we became number one in Japan.' On the other hand, regarding infielder Ryoya Kurihara, who won two titles this season with 40 Home Runs and 118 RBI, he said, 'When I told Kurihara "It's still too early for you," he was completely taken aback.'