On the 25th, it became highly likely that Alexander Armenta pitcher of Softbank Hawks, which was announced to be registered under the control on the 23rd, will make his debut in the The Giants 3-game series (Tokyo Dome), the opening card of the exchange games starting on the 26th. On that day, he participated in pitcher practice at the Mizuho Pay-Pay Dome and traveled to Tokyo by air. The left arm with the fastest speed of 159 kilometers put his arms out in the air and said, "I'm very excited to get closer to my pitching opportunity.

Originally from Mexico, he has been playing in the minor leagues since 2022. His fastball consistently clocks in the mid-150s km/h, making him the Hawks' secret weapon. This season, The Giants have struggled against opposing left-handed pitchers, with a record of 8 wins and 13 losses when they start, which also gives him an advantage. "The most important thing is to pitch with confidence," he says, approaching the game with composure.

He will get opportunities to bat in games hosted by Central League teams. He says he hasn't hit in over six years, but he was a key player in the batting lineup during his time in Mexico. He also revealed that he won the city's home run derby when he was 16 or 17, and he intends to make an impact both as a pitcher and a hitter from his debut game.

The team is currently riding a three-game winning streak, and the game on the 24th Nippon-Ham (Mizuho Peipay) was held as "OH SADAHARU LEGACY DAY" and all players played in the number "89" uniforms worn by team president Sadaharu Oh when he was manager. The team won the game they could not afford to lose, 7-6, and entered the interleague game with one point in their bank account. Manager Kokubo, who was interviewed at the airport on the day of the game, said, "The Sadaharu Oh Legacy Day was a good start to a positive trend. I want to keep it going. With this momentum, the team will sail off to win back-to-back Exchange Tournament championships.