On the 22nd, Lotte announced that pitcher Joey Lucchese had arrived in Japan that day.

Lucchese commented through the team, "I am very happy to be joining The Marines. I want to quickly become a valuable asset to the team and fight the rest of the season together with my teammates. I will do my best to pitch well in every game so that the team can win. Thank you for your support."

Lucchese is expected to play a key role in filling the team's thin starting rotation.