Disgruntled veteran slugger Kazuhiro Kiyohara said Tuesday he has reached middle ground with the Yomiuri Giants and will play for the Central League club next season, the final year of his four-year deal.
The accord was reached when Kiyohara met with Yomiuri representative Hidetoshi Kiyotake earlier Tuesday, nearly a month after the 37-year-old indicated the possibility of leaving the team unless he is guaranteed a regular spot at first base next season.
"I'm going to be able to play for the Giants again next season and I'm grateful for the opportunity," Kiyohara said.