It is expected that pitcher Shoichi Inoh, who exercised the rights of FA = free agent limited to Japan from professional baseball DeNA, will transfer to the giant.
Pitcher Inoh has been exercising his domestic FA rights off this off, and has negotiated with Yakult, the Giants, and DeNA, who allows them to remain after exercising their rights.
According to the people concerned, Inoh has contacted Yakult so far and told him that he will not remain at DeNA, and is expected to transfer to the giant.
34-year-old pitcher Inoh marked 11 wins six years ago, and has pitched 17 games this season with 6 wins and 7 losses, an ERA of 3.94, and a total of 50 wins.
The giant today announced the acquisition of Takayuki Kajitani, who exercised FA rights only in Japan from the same DeNA.