Rakuten Eagles Pitcher Tatsuki Ito Signs New Contract

Rakuten Eagles pitcher Tatsuki Ito has signed a new contract, increasing his estimated annual salary to 12.5 million yen. Ito aims to secure a spot in the opening rotation and compete for the Rookie of the Year award next season, drawing inspiration from teammate Rui Muneyama. This contract reflects the team's investment in his future performance.