[Nippon-Ham] Go Matsumoto: “I think I’ll probably exercise my free agency sometime tomorrow” – a decision could be reached on the 10th
Sports Hochi
2025.11.9(日) 17:21
Nippon-Ham of Go Matsumoto outfielder expressed his intention to reach a decision on the exercise of the domestic FA rights he acquired this season on March 9, as early as on March 10. The first time I went to the beach, I was in the middle of the ocean,” he said. That’s how I feel about it,” he said. As to whether or not he would exercise his right, he said, “If I had decided either way, I would have said so earlier, and it could be either way, I guess.
This season, he has a batting average of .188 in 66 games. The 32-year-old, who was the batting hitter in 2022 with a batting average of .347, said, “I think it’s difficult, really. I finally got it. To be honest, I didn’t think I would be able to get it, so I’d like to think about it in my own way and come to a decision.” His annual salary this season is estimated at 110 million yen. He is considered to be ranked B, which will entail both personnel and monetary compensation. The application period for exercising his rights is until the 11th. At this milestone of his 14th year as a professional, he will make a decision he will have no regrets about.
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