Softbank Hawks announced on the 27th that they have registered three pitcher from their development squad—Zhang Chun-Wei Chang, Kobayashi Juto, and Luis Rodriguez as active players. The three held a press conference at Mizuho PayPay Dome. number have been decided as follows: Zhang will wear "17," Kobayashi will wear "95," and Rodriguez will wear "85."

Zhang, who was also selected for the Taiwanese national team in the WBC in March, has made an impression in the farm league this season with a record of 4 wins and 1 loss and ERA of 2.81 in 10 games. His weapon is his fastball, which reaches speeds in the mid-150s km/h. Regarding wearing the number "17" jersey, which was worn by Arihara (now Nippon-Ham) until last season, he said with strong determination, "I think there will be some pressure, but I want to do my best to aim for 10 wins in the first team."

Kobayashi played for Hiroshima for five years until last season, and joined the team in May from Tokushima in the Shikoku Island League. He recorded 3 wins and 3 losses with ERA of 2.15 in 8 games in the league, and earned a spot on the main roster in about two months. "I've been working towards this goal all this time, with a deadline at the end of July. I'm really happy," he said, savoring the moment. During his time with Hiroshima, he only pitched in a total of two games in the first team, but he said, "I've finally been able to stand at the starting line again," and he is determined to perform many times better.

Rodriguez, who hails from the Dominican Republic, has finally achieved his long-held dream of becoming a regular player after five years in the minor leagues. In the league this season, he has made 13 appearances with ERA 2.03. "I'm confident in my fastball. I'd like to be able to throw 160 km/h, or even 161 km/h, at 100 mph in front of the fans," he said, aiming to impress with his powerful pitch.

With these three players added, the total number of players promoted to the main roster this season is now seven. The maximum number of registered players is 70, but the total is now 69.