 In the off-season, Takahashi switched numbers with outfielder Kei Nomoto with the young infielder taking on the number 9.With regular all-star short-stop Hirokazu Ibata leaving the team for the Yomiuri Giants at the end of the 2013 season and Luna and Morino set at 3rd and 1st base respectively, Takahashi was given a chance in the pre-season to solidify his spot as a regular at Ibata's former position.However, due to poor batting form, he did not make the opening day roster with Anderson Hernandez being preferred over him.