MLB Signing
White Sox agree to one-year deal with outfielder Austin Hays
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The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with veteran outfielder Austin Hays, pending a physical, according to multiple reports. The 30-year-old, who spent 2025 with the Cincinnati Reds, brings postseason experience and strong performance against left-handed pitching to the team. The deal includes incentives and a mutual option for 2027 with a $1 million buyout.
The Toronto Blue Jays have officially signed Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million contract, bolstering their infield with a proven power hitter. The 29-year-old, a six-time All-Star in Japan, joins Toronto after a standout season with the Yomiuri Giants. To accommodate the addition, the team designated reliever Paxton Schultz for assignment.
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The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract with Japanese third baseman Kazuma Okamoto, adding a proven power hitter from Nippon Professional Baseball to their roster ahead of the 2026 season. Okamoto, who turns 30 in June, impressed in 2025 with a .327 batting average and 15 home runs in 69 games despite an elbow injury. This signing positions him among Toronto's highest-paid players and highlights the team's interest in international talent.