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Blue Jays Reportedly Sign Japan Slugger Kazuma Okamoto to Four-Year, $60 Million Deal

The addition reflects Toronto’s push to fortify its lineup after heavy pitching investments.

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Kazuma Okamoto #25 of Team Japan runs to first base after being walked during the sixth inning against Team Mexico during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at loanDepot park on March 20, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 30: Aaron Judge #99, Paul Goldschmidt #48, and Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees look on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Overview

  • ESPN and other outlets report the 29-year-old infielder has agreed to join Toronto ahead of his posting window deadline.
  • Multiple reports place the terms at four years and $60 million, with some indicating a straight deal without opt-outs and a $5 million signing bonus.
  • Okamoto is expected to be used primarily at third base given Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at first, though evaluators note he could see some outfield time.
  • The six-time NPB All-Star produced six consecutive 30-plus home run seasons through 2023 and rebounded at the plate in limited 2025 action following a left elbow injury.
  • The move extends an aggressive offseason that already included Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, and Tyler Rogers, and analysts say it could influence Toronto’s pursuits of Bo Bichette or Kyle Tucker while easing third-base demand in the Alex Bregman market.