Overview
- The Blue Jays finalized a four-year, $60 million contract with Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto, confirming another major addition to Toronto’s infield mix.
- Toronto remains in contact on a Bo Bichette deal, though recent analysis suggests his return is less likely, and multiple teams are evaluating fits for him.
- The Yankees have made a second offer to free agent Cody Bellinger and have checked in on Bichette, and they also added infielder Paul DeJong on a minor-league deal with a spring invite.
- Philadelphia is still awaiting J.T. Realmuto’s decision on a reported offer, a delay team observers say is affecting the Phillies’ ability to proceed with other moves.
- Trade discussions for Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta are expected to ramp back up, with interest from the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, Braves and Red Sox, per multiple reports.