US EditionInfielder Kazuma Okamoto and Blue Jays Agree to Contract, AP Source Says
Okamoto brings six 30+ home run seasons and positional versatility to the Blue Jays, who have spent over $270 million on pitching this offseason, sources said.
- The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a contract with Japanese third baseman Kazuma Okamoto, who hit.327/.416/.598 with 15 home runs and 49 RBI in 69 games.
- Coming off their first AL pennant since 1993, the Blue Jays have been aggressive this offseason, adding pitchers Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, and reliever Tyler Rogers.
- Okamoto's signing could close the door on free agent Bo Bichette at third base, though Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set at first base, Andrés Giménez at shortstop, and Ernie Clement at second base.
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Reports: Jays reach 4-year, $60M deal with INF Kazuma Okamoto
The Toronto Blue Jays reached an agreement with Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto, multiple outlets reported Saturday. The deal is for $60 million over four years, includes a $5 million signing bonus and has no opt-outs, according to the reports.
Blue Jays’ latest blockbuster move hurts, but could also help Red Sox
Major League Baseball’s most competitive division got yet another boost Saturday when the Toronto Blue Jays landed Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto on a four-year, $60 million contract. The deal, which includes a $5 million signing bonus and no opt-outs, could also be a boon for the Boston Red Sox, who remain in pursuit of veteran third baseman Alex Bregman. Okamoto, 29, primarily played first and third during his 11 seasons with the Yomiuri Giants …
Blue Jays land Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto in free agency splash: reports
The Toronto Blue Jays, who were two outs away from winning the World Series, continue to make big moves in free agency as they look to bolster their squad.The Blue Jays agreed to a contract with Japanese star infielder Kazuma Okamoto, according to multiple reports. The contract is four-year, $60 million, according to the New York Post.Okamoto starred in the Nippon Professional Baseball’s most storied franchise, the Yomiuri Giants, which is Japan…
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