◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham sign professional player contracts with Kotaro Seimiya and Hiroki Tsuneya

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham signed roster player contracts today, the 30th, with developmental players Kotaro Seimiya pitcher and Hiroki Tsuneya. number pitcher Kiyomiya Tora has been set at 94, and Tokoya at 95.

▼ Tora Kiyomiya pitcher Comment▼
"First of all, I am only grateful to the team staff who picked me up from outside the team. And thanks to the manager, coaches, and staff who have supported me so much, I am who I am today. Thank you very much. I will continue to do my best to show my gratitude to everyone who supported me in pitch, and above all, to become someone who contributes to the team's championship."

▼ Comment from Player Tokotani ▼
"I'm truly happy to have earned the registered status, which was my goal since joining. I am truly grateful to my parents, mentors, and all the staff who supported me so far. Being registered is not the goal; it feels like I've finally reached the starting line. I want to prepare thoroughly so that I can contribute to the team's championship as soon as possible."

◇Saitama Seibu Lions Ryosuke Korezawa to a professional player contract.

The Saitama Seibu Lions have decided to sign Ryosuke Korezawa to a professional contract. number will be "65". The contract is scheduled to be finalized tomorrow, the 31st.

Korezawa, who joined the team as the fourth pick in the 2022 developmental draft, played in 31 games in the farm league this season, his fourth year with the team, and posted a batting average of .220. He also showcased his strong arm, which is one of his strengths, and demonstrated his ability to prevent stolen base.

◇ Chiba Lotte Marines Ryotaro Mori and Kaito Takahashi

On the 30th, the Chiba Chiba Lotte Marines signed developmental pitcher Ryotaro Mori​ ​Mori and pitcher Takahashi to regular player contracts. pitcher, who is returning to the regular roster after two seasons, number "92". Takahashi, a developmental pitcher drafted in the second round, will wear number "93".

▼Comments pitcher Mori▼
"I am very happy to have been able to get back on the active roster after overcoming surgery and with the support of many people. However, my goal is not just to be on the active roster, but to play well in the first team and contribute to the team. I will not forget my gratitude and will continue to work hard every day."

▼Comments pitcher Takahashi▼
"I'm genuinely happy to have been registered as a professional player and to be able to stand at the starting line as a professional baseball player. This isn't the finish line, but the starting line, so I will stay focused and approach my daily practice with a high level of awareness so that I can play an active role in the first team."

◇ Three Orix Buffaloes pitcher added to the active roster

Orix Buffaloes 's development players Hitomi Honda pitcher, Reiji Higashiyama pitcher, Mu-heng Chen The team announced that they have registered pitcher as active players. pitcher Honda will wear number "46" that he wore until last season, pitcher Higashiyama will wear "54", and pitcher Chen will wear "92".

▼Comments pitcher Honda▼
"Since my surgery and subsequent rehabilitation, my main goal has been to be registered as a regular player, so I'm honestly relieved. During my rehabilitation, I received support from many people, including the coaching staff and trainers. I also received a lot of encouragement from the fans. I'm glad that I can return as a regular player and share this good news with everyone. Now that I'm back as a regular player, I believe that contributing to the first team is the best way to repay everyone's support. I will continue to work hard so that I can show you my skills on the first team stage."

▼Comments pitcher Higashiyama▼
"I'm honestly very happy. While I was rehabilitating from my injury, I received support from many people, including my family who worried about me and the staff of my high school and university who had helped me along the way. First of all, I want to express my gratitude to all of them. I had surgery in my first year with the team, and at first I was disappointed, but I saw it as a necessary time to continue as a professional baseball player for a long time, and I was able to work hard on my rehabilitation and training. I hope to show everyone how much I've grown through my performance on mound."

▼ pitcher Chen's comments▼
"I am grateful to everyone at the team who registered me as a regular player. I got injured early in the season, which put me at a slow start, so to be honest, I didn't think I would be registered as a regular player at this time. That's why I'm really happy and grateful to have been given this opportunity. I will do my best to become a valuable asset to the first team as soon as possible and to give a good performance in my first appearance."

◇Jackson Rutledge joins Fukuoka Softbank Phillies from Triple-A

Fukuoka Softbank announced that Jackson Rutledge pitcher would join the Phillies from their Triple-A affiliate. number was selected at number 14.

Ratledge pitcher is a 27-year-old right-hander standing 203 cm tall. He made his MLB debut with the Nationals in 2023 and appeared in 63 games as a reliever last season.

▼ Ratledge pitcher Comment ▼
"I am very much looking forward to playing as a member of Fukuoka Softbank Hawks for the remainder of the 2026 season. I look forward to arriving in Japan and meeting The Hawks fans. And I will do my utmost to help the team achieve the best in Japan."

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