Yokohama BayStars closer Kazuhiro Sasaki has changed his mind about retiring and decided to continue pitching for the Central League club, at least until the end of the season.

BayStars owner Yukio Sunahara said Thursday night that Sasaki, who told the club Wednesday he was ready to quit after blowing three straight save opportunities, plans to finish out the season, but stopped short of committing himself for the final season of a two-year deal.

Sasaki confirmed on his official Web site that he will stay with the club and make a fresh start, saying, "I'll refresh myself and feed off the support of my fans."