Uehara, who played as a relief for the Cubs this season, became a free contract after the end of the season, looking for a major league transfer.

Mr. Mark Peeper, an agent of Uehara Pitcher, said in response to NHK's interview in Florida on December 12, "The players who sign contracts came out and they started to move, Although I do not know whether he is interested in the company, he continues contact with the team, "he said, although he has no offer at the moment, he indicated that he will have a team to negotiate contracts in the future.

In addition, Uehara ended the season without being able to return to the game after losing his physical condition at the end of the season, Mr. Piper said, "The physical condition was lost due to infections, and what is the age and physical condition Regardless, I was unfortunate, "he said," Although certainly age-old, I've been fighting with my age so far, I am still a good pitcher now, "he said, Also showed the idea to explain that there is the ability to play an active part in the major league.

Ueda pitcher got up to 49 games as a relief this season, 3 wins, 4 losses and 2 saves, and a score of 3.98.