It was learned on the 8th that pitcher Trey Wingenter, who had been adjusting in the minor leagues due to a right shoulder injury, is expected to rejoin the first team for the game against Hiroshima on the 9th (at Belluna Dome).

Manager Nishiguchi explained, "I think we'll bring him up. It depends on his condition, though." For the time being, the plan is not to fixate on a specific role and to have him pitch in various situations.

Last season, he was a key part of the team's win formula, appearing in 49 games and leading reliever staff with a record of 1 win, 4 losses, 31 hold, and an ERA of 1.74. In his second year in Japan this season, he was forced to leave the game in an emergency during an exhibition game against DeNA on March 22 (Belluna Dome). He made his return to action on May 16 in a farm league game against The Giants (Carminique).