# Chiba Lotte Marines relief pitching performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chiba-lotte-marines-relief-pitching-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-01T15:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Rikuto Yokoyama, a relief pitcher for the Chiba Lotte Marines, has emerged as the league leader with 31 saves. After serving as the team’s closer since the beginning of the season, Yokoyama experienced a period of inconsistency in July where his ERA rose to 5.40. 

However, he regained momentum in August and reached the 30-save milestone on August 23 against the Nippon Ham Fighters. Yokoyama has expressed ambitions to win the league saves title and aims to exceed 50 appearances for the second consecutive year.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Rikuto Yokoyama leads league with 31 saves for Lotte

Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher Rikuto Yokoyama leads the league with 31 saves, aiming to secure the saves title and surpass 50 appearances this season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rikuto-yokoyama-leads-league-with-31-saves-for-lotte

### 2026-08-04: Naoya Masuda reaches 250 saves for Chiba Lotte Marines

Naoya Masuda recorded his 250th save for the Chiba Lotte Marines, the fifth pitcher in NPB history to do so, and set a goal of 800 career appearances.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/naoya-masuda-reaches-250-saves-for-chiba-lotte-marines

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