Kazuma Okamoto Landing Spots: 3 teams primed to pounce on Japanese IF after Munetaka Murakami's $34,000,000 MLB deal

MLB Insider Links Diamondbacks to Star Japanese Free Agent

MLB Insider Jon Heyman lists the Arizona Diamondbacks as one of six teams pursuing Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto this offseason.

Kazuma Okamoto Landing Spots: 3 teams primed to pounce on Japanese IF after Munetaka Murakami's $34,000,000 MLB deal

It has been tough going for top Japanese free agents in what has been a relatively slow offseason in general.

Kazuma Okamoto still linked to Padres as deadline looms

Credit: Getty Images With over a week left to sign, Kazuma Okamoto is drawing interest from several clubs, including the San Diego Padres. The San Diego Padres made several different moves in recent days. However, one huge glaring issue remains: gaining power for the lineup. Ryan O’Hearn inked a deal in Pittsburgh, so the free agent will not return to San Diego. The Padres will need to find his replacement. Bolstering their roster with a power h…