Overview
- Multiple outlets report an agreement between Toronto and Okamoto with the posting window set to close Sunday at 5 p.m. ET, and a formal team announcement was not cited in the reports.
- Reports peg the contract at four years and $60 million, with some outlets adding a $5 million signing bonus and no opt-outs.
- Okamoto is a six-time NPB All-Star and three-time home run leader who has logged extensive time at first and third base and limited outfield work.
- With Vladimir Guerrero Jr. entrenched at first, Okamoto is expected to be Toronto’s primary third baseman, a move that raises lineup and defensive-allocation questions for Addison Barger, Ernie Clement and Andrés Giménez.
- Coverage indicates the move reduces the likelihood of a run at Alex Bregman and complicates choices on Bo Bichette or Kyle Tucker, as the signing follows Toronto’s earlier pitching additions of Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers.