Kazuma Okamoto
Blue Jays agree to four-year deal with Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto
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The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract with Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto, adding a proven power hitter from the Yomiuri Giants to their roster. The 29-year-old, who starred in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, brings versatility at third base, first base and the outfield. This move bolsters Toronto's lineup after their 2025 American League pennant win and World Series loss to the Dodgers.
At Kazuma Okamoto's introductory press conference, Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins affirmed the team's openness to further roster enhancements following their $337 million spending spree, including the new infielder's signing. Amid a sluggish market, interest persists in Kyle Tucker and others, as agent Scott Boras hails Toronto's rise as a premier destination.
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Following their four-year, $60 million signing of Kazuma Okamoto from Japan's Yomiuri Giants last weekend, the Toronto Blue Jays held a press conference at Rogers Centre to introduce the 29-year-old slugger. Okamoto expressed excitement about joining the team, while GM Ross Atkins highlighted his fit, as the move aims to tap into the Japanese market.