The exchange between the giant Takuichi Sawamura (32) and Lotte Kazuya Kazuki (24) has reached an agreement between the two teams and was announced on the 7th. Sawamura, who joined the team in first place in the draft, was expected. for 10 years, he was a temporary guardian deity this season, but his 1st Army registration was canceled in July, and he also experienced an unusual demotion from the 3rd Army. For the giant, this is the third trade this season, and the transfer with a large annual pay gap of estimated annual salary of 154 million yen and 6.5 million yen reinforces the promising left-wing crusher. Sawamura is trying to revive his strength in the new world where he is competing for the Pa League championship.

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In his 10th year as a professional, Sawamura, who has a right hand, has decided to leave the giant.

This season, he pitched in 13 games with 1 win and 1 loss, and a 6.08 defense rating.After Dela Rosa’s departure in July, Hara expected him as a backup closer, but couldn’t overcome control surface problems. of the ball. The registration of the 1st Army was canceled on March 26. Even after being demoted to the 2nd Army, he experienced an unusual relegation to the 3rd Army, including 4 runs against the Eastern League DeNA on August 7. While aiming to return to the 1st Army in the final game, it was decided to trade Lotte for relay reinforcement.

Hara, who knew from the moment he joined the team, said: “It was a wonderful player that I remembered. I hope he is used as passing material even if the environment changes. What was asked of him is wonderful for him. I hope take a leap forward. ” issued. “Maybe he was the player I talked to the most when I was a student. He laughed and sometimes shed tears,” she said, and encouraged him directly over the phone after the trade decision. “I’m on my side when it comes to being in the same baseball world. I’m supporting you,” he said.

This is the giant’s third trade this season. Wheeler and Takanashi acquired from Rakuten play an active role as main players. Though Kazuki has no 1st Army experience this season, he was a powerful hitter to the left of the Eastern League 5 home hit, and he matched the team’s reinforcement points.

Immediately after closing the second trade this season, Deputy Representative of the Otsuka baseball team said, “In the old days, when the Giants were in trouble when they were active in the trade, they were pretty murdered. The director and I have a way to use it. If there is, I think it’s best to look for it. ” With the activation of the transfer, the policy has changed to look for a place for players to play an active role, but for Sawamura, it will be an opportunity to revive Lotte, who is competing for the championship. “Even if I move to the Marines, I will do my best to grow and provide a healthy figure to as many people as possible. Thank you so much for nine and a half years. See you at the stadium again.” did.

◆ Exchange of players who joined the first place in the giant draft Sawamura joined the first place in the giant draft in 10 years. This is the 15th time that the first ranked giant draft player (including free takeover fee and desired fee) has been traded from Yasushi Ota, who transferred to Nippon Ham in a 2-2 trade in November 2016. Of these, Hiroshi Kisanuki and the second person who has experience as a rookie king.

◆ Trade deadline Due to the postponement of the opening of this season, the registration deadline under the trade control, etc. It has been extended from July 31 to September 30.