The Japanese third baseman joined MLB after starring for NPB's Yomiuri Giants; reports indicate he agreed to a four-year, $60 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, with a $5 million signing bonus and no opt-outs, beginning in 2026. He went to the U.S. for face-to-face meetings during the posting window, and stands as a power hitter who has posted 30+ homers per season in Japan and helped Japan win the 2023 World Baseball Classic. An introduction in Toronto was planned following the signing.
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The Toronto Blue Jays will formally introduce Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto on Tuesday, days after signing the 29-year-old to a four-year, $60-million contract.
ground.newsTORONTO -- The Blue Jays signed Japanese third-baseman Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year contract, continuing Toronto’s aggressive offseason as it reloads for another run at the World Series. The deal is worth $60 million with a $5 million signing bonus, and it does not include opt-outs. One of the top
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www.sportingnews.comKazuma Okamoto signed a four-year, $60MM deal with the Blue Jays this offseason after a long tenure as one of Japan’s top sluggers. Compared to Munetaka Murakami and Tatsuya Imai, whose deals with the White Sox and Astros were well below industry expectations, Okamoto’s contract was roughly in line with MLBTR’s four-year, $64MM prediction. Early into his major league career, the third baseman is proving to be a capable hitter. … JANUARY 3: The Blue Jays have finally made a big strike in the...
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www.nbcsports.comStar NPB slugger Kazuma Okamoto is in the U.S. to meet with teams. He'll sign within the next week. MLB Trade Rumors has more details.
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