Naoki Miyanishi held a press conference today and announced that he reached an agreement with the Nippon Ham Fighters and will not use his international free agent option. He told reporters he decided to stay after the Fighters told him they wanted to see him retire in their team uniform.

According to media reporters, he agreed to a one-year deal that includes performance bonuses.

Source: Nippon Ham 11/8/2017, Nikkan Sports 11/8/2017, Daily Sports 11/8/2017, Sports Hochi 11/8/2017, Sponichi 11/8/2017

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