◆Nippon Seimei Central-Pa. Exchange Games 2026 Chunichi-Rakuten Eagles (28th, Vantelin Dome)

Rakuten Eagles announced on the 28th that they have placed outfielder Oscar González (28) on waivers.

The second-year foreign player has struggled this season, appearing in three games with a batting average of .125. He was removed from the active roster on the 6th.

General Manager Kazuhisa Ishii (52) spoke to reporters before the game against Chunichi Dragons. He said, "We made a comprehensive decision considering the team's composition and various future developments, and that's why we decided to terminate the contract. We will continue to build the team properly going forward."

The number of players under contract will be 69. When asked about the direction of new reinforcements, General Manager Ishii explained, "There is still time, so we will decide what is most suitable and what approach this team should take. Today's discussion of contract terminations is not based on those decisions. This is a step in order to start over with the team's composition."