On the 12th, the Seibu Lions announced that manager Fumiya Nishiguchi will continue in his role for the next season.

The team announced after today's game that President and CEO Tsuyoshi Okumura requested Manager Fumiya Nishiguchi to continue as manager for the next season, and Manager Nishiguchi accepted.

Manager Nishiguchi took office in 2025, and while the team finished in 5th place with 63 wins, 77 losses, and 3 draws in his first year, he led them to their first-ever Interleague title in his second season this year, finishing in 2nd place with 79 wins, 60 losses, and 4 draws to secure a spot in the A-class for the first time in four years.

Although they lost the Climax Series first baseman stage against Nippon-Ham with one win and two losses, the team's strength improved significantly.