D.J. Houlton (US), Brian Falkenborg (US), Jose Ortiz (US/Dominican Republic), Alex Cabrera (Venezuela), and Yhency Brazoban (Dominican Republic) all left for their respective homes today.

Before leaving, Houlton spoke to reporters and said, "If the terms are good, there is no doubt that this (Fukuoka) is where I want to return."

Falkenborg and Cabrera are expected to remain with the team; Ortiz and Brazoban are likely on their way out.