On the 15th, Seibu Lions announced that they have signed pitcher Trey Wingenter and Alexander Canario to contracts for next season.

Hiroshi Hiroike, Director and General Manager of the Lions, commented on Wingenter, saying, "Since returning to the first team in June, pitcher Wingenter's contribution to the team has been immeasurable. In addition to his high strike out ability, he has also been able to control the quality of batted balls, such as increasing his ground ball rate this year, and pitch has become more stable. His wonderful personality, always acting for the sake of The Lions teammates and fans, is also very appealing. We are truly happy that we will be able to fight together with him again next year. We hope that he will maintain his condition well and continue to contribute to The Lions 'win."

On the other hand, regarding Canario, the team commented, "His overall numbers are somewhat disappointing, but in May he showed his true potential and significantly boosted the team's standings. He is a very attractive player with great ball speed when he makes solid contact, speedy base running, and a strong arm. He is young and physically strong, and he is able to practice while continuing to play in games, so we believe he has a lot of potential for growth. We are really happy that we will be able to fight alongside Canario again next year, as he is loved by his teammates for his earnest attitude. We hope he will fully demonstrate his abundant talent and shine on ground."