SoftBank Hawks to release pitcher Ryusei Oe, three developmental players
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The SoftBank Hawks announced on Oct. 6 that they will not sign pitcher Ryusei Oe (27) for next season and will not renew contracts with three developmental players, including Hasegawa Takehiro. Oe, a 10th-year pro from Kanagawa, joined SoftBank from the Yomiuri Giants in a May 2025 trade that also involved Akihiro and Richard. He pitched in 16 games last season with a 1.53 ERA, and said he was able to grow after coming to the Hawks.
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The SoftBank Hawks announced on Oct. 6 that they will not sign pitcher Ryusei Oe (27) for next season and will not renew the contracts of three developmental players, including Hasegawa Takehiro. The team notified Oe and the three players that they are not in its plans for next season, one day after completing all of this season’s games, according to TBS NEWS DIG. Nippon TV News reported that the team will not conclude a controlled contract with Oe and will not sign the three developmental players for next season. [ 2 , 3 ]
Oe, from Kanagawa Prefecture, is in his 10th professional year. He joined SoftBank from the Yomiuri Giants in a trade in May last year, during the 2025 season. TBS NEWS DIG reported the deal was a 2-for-1 exchange in which Oe and Akihiro came to SoftBank. Nishi-Nippon Shimbun reported that Richard moved to the Giants in the trade. [ 3 , 4 ]
Last season, Oe pitched in 16 games and recorded an ERA of 1.53, according to TBS NEWS DIG, which noted his unorthodox pitching form was a weapon. After receiving the release notice, he said, “I was able to grow after coming to the Hawks,” Nishi-Nippon Shimbun reported. [ 3 , 4 ]
The three developmental players affected include Hasegawa Takehiro, but the other two were not named in the reports. The documents did not specify Oe’s future plans or whether he was offered a developmental contract instead. Nishi-Nippon Shimbun first reported Oe’s impending release at 06:10 local time, followed by Nippon TV News at 12:22, TBS NEWS DIG at 12:25 and Nishi-Nippon Shimbun again at 12:35 with Oe’s comment. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]
Por qué importa
The moves are part of the Hawks’ offseason roster overhaul after finishing all their games. Oe’s release ends a short stint in Fukuoka in which he posted strong numbers last season. The decision on the three developmental players signals the team’s reshaping of its farm system. For fans, it is a reminder of the business side of baseball.
Datos clave
- SoftBank Hawks announced they will not sign pitcher Ryusei Oe (27) for next season. [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- The team will not renew contracts of three developmental players, including Hasegawa Takehiro. [ 2 , 3 ]
- Oe is from Kanagawa Prefecture and is in his 10th professional year. [ 3 ]
- Oe joined SoftBank from the Yomiuri Giants in a May 2025 trade. [ 3 , 4 ]
- The trade was a 2-for-1 deal in which Oe and Akihiro came to SoftBank and Richard went to the Giants. [ 3 , 4 ]
- Oe pitched in 16 games last season with an ERA of 1.53. [ 3 ]
- Oe said, “I was able to grow after coming to the Hawks.” [ 4 ]
- The announcement came one day after the team finished all its games for the season. [ 3 ]
Confirmado por varias fuentes
- SoftBank Hawks will not sign pitcher Ryusei Oe for next season. [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- SoftBank Hawks will not renew contracts of three developmental players, including Hasegawa Takehiro. [ 2 , 3 ]
- Oe joined SoftBank from the Yomiuri Giants in a trade in May last year. [ 3 , 4 ]
- The trade that brought Oe to SoftBank also involved Akihiro and Richard. [ 3 , 4 ]
Aún sin aclarar
- The names of the two other developmental players besides Hasegawa Takehiro. Documents only name Hasegawa among the three developmental players.
- Whether Oe was offered a developmental contract instead of a controlled contract. Doc 2 says no controlled contract, while Doc 3 says he is not in next season's plans.
- Oe's future plans, such as retirement or joining another team. Not stated in the documents.
- Oe received a release notice and said he was able to grow after coming to the Hawks. Reported by a single source so far
Qué dicen los medios locales
Cronología, hora local
- Nishi-Nippon Shimbun first reports that SoftBank Hawks’ Oe will be released. [ 1 ]
- Nippon TV News reports Oe will not receive a controlled contract and three developmental players including Hasegawa will not be signed for next season. [ 2 ]
- TBS NEWS DIG reports the team notified Oe and three developmental players they are not in next season’s plans, one day after the season ended. [ 3 ]
- Nishi-Nippon Shimbun reports Oe’s release notice and his comment, “I was able to grow after coming to the Hawks.” [ 4 ]