It turned out that pitcher Katsuki Matayoshi, who played an active part in the relief of professional baseball Chunichi, intends to exercise the rights of FA = free agent acquired this season.
The FA right can be exercised from the 29th, and if declared, it will be the first time for a player from an independent league.
Pitcher Matayoshi was 31 years old from Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture, and joined the Chunichi Dragons in 2014 from the independent league Shikoku Island League, plus Kagawa Olive Guyners in the second draft.
With a sharp fastball from the sidearm and a changing ball that moves a little at hand, he pitched in 66 games as a part of relief this season, leaving a record of 3 wins, 2 losses, 8 saves, 33 holds, and an ERA of 1.28. ..
In addition, pitcher Matayoshi met the criteria such as the period of registration for the 1st army, and acquired the FA right only in Japan this season.
The period during which the right can be exercised is from 29 days, and it was found by interviewing the team officials that Katsuki Matayoshi intends to exercise the FA right.
It is expected that documents for exercise will be submitted on the 29th of the first day of the period, which is the first time for a player from an independent league.
Chunichi has a history of continuing negotiations for remaining, and if you declare FA, you will choose whether to transfer in negotiations with other teams to be held in the future or to remain in Chunichi after making a declaration. Become.