On the 22nd, Lotte announced that Joey Lucay pitcher (33) = 198 cm, 103 kg, left-handed pitcher and batter = who played for the Angels and others this season came to Japan on a flight arriving at Narita Airport.

The left-hander, who is expected to be used as a starter, said through the team, "I am very happy to have joined The Marines. I want to quickly become a strength for the team and fight alongside my teammates for the rest of the season. I will strive to provide high-quality pitch in pitching games so the team can win. Please support me."

He is an American who made his major league debut as a starter in 2018 with the Padres, recording 8 wins that year and 10 wins in 2019. From 2024 onwards, he mainly played as a reliever. This season, he has appeared in 5 major league games with a record of 0 wins and 1 loss and ERA 13.50. In his major league career, he has played in 124 games (77 starts) with a record of 23 wins and 28 losses and ERA 4.15. His signature pitch is the "charb," a curveball thrown with change-up grip.