Rakuten Eagles announced on the 25th that they have reached an agreement on a developmental contract with pitcher Yonawill Florimon Rodriguez (23). His number will be 130.

A right-handed pitcher from the Dominican Republic, standing 180 cm tall and weighing 82 kg. His strength is a fastball that exceeds 150 km/h. This season, he joined the Kagawa Olive Guyners of the Shikoku Island League in June. Florimon commented, "I am truly grateful for this wonderful opportunity and to everyone who has always supported me. I am sincerely thankful to the Kagawa Olive Guyners for giving me the chance for a new challenge and for their warm support. I am very much looking forward to becoming a member of the Rakuten Eagles and meeting my new teammates and staff. I will work hard every day to contribute to the team and to grow even further myself. Once again, thank you so much to everyone who has supported me up to this point. Muchas gracias!"