# Yokohama DeNA BayStars roster changes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yokohama-dena-baystars-roster-changes > Updated: 2026-09-29T05:09:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The Yokohama DeNA BayStars have made several roster changes involving players. In mid-September, the club removed rookie infielder Asahi Miyashita from the first-team roster. Miyashita, a third-round draft pick, had appeared in 71 games during the season. By late September, the team announced it would not renew the contract of pitcher Hayato Horioka for the 2027 season. Horioka, who previously played for the Yomiuri Giants, had earned a spot on the main roster in June 2024 and was part of a Japan Series championship team. He recorded a 7.88 ERA across six first-team games during the current season. Further roster adjustments in late September included the release of pitcher Sasaki Chihaya and outfielder Inoue Ayato. Despite his performance this season, which included a 0.00 ERA on the first team and a 0.45 ERA on the second team, Sasaki was among those notified of contract non-renewals. Following these decisions, the released players, including Horioka, Sasaki, and Inoue, have expressed a “strong desire to continue their professional careers,” potentially through tryouts or by joining other clubs. In late September, DeNA pitcher Sota Nakagawa announced his retirement from professional baseball, stating he felt he had fulfilled his goals after 22 years of playing. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: NPB players face retirement and contract non-renewals Multiple NPB players face career shifts as DeNA, Chunichi, and Lotte announce retirements and contract non-renewals. Several players, including Shogo Nakamura, intend to continue their professional careers. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hayato-horioka-released-by-yokohama-dena-baystars ### 2026-09-14: Yokohama DeNA BayStars remove rookie Asahi Miyashita from first-team roster The Yokohama DeNA BayStars have removed rookie infielder Asahi Miyashita from the first-team roster. The club also announced an upcoming talk show featuring Jin Matsuda and Kazuki Mishima. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yokohama-dena-baystars-remove-rookie-asahi-miyashita-from-first-team-roster --- Cite as: Yokohama DeNA BayStars roster changes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/yokohama-dena-baystars-roster-changes