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Lotte cut three players including first-round draft pick
Original: 石垣雅海
Chiba Lotte Marines have placed three players on waivers: pitcher Kiku Chiriku, a first-round pick in the 2022 draft, along with Higuma Azuma and Ishigaki Katsumi. All three have said they hope to continue playing professionally. Sports Daily reported the move, which has drawn attention to the fate of the once highly touted draftee and his teammates.
Why now: Fans are reacting to the surprise release of a recent first-round draft pick and two teammates by the Lotte Marines.
Chiba Lotte MarinesKiku ChirikuHiguma AzumaIshigaki KatsumiNippon Professional Baseball
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