Overview
- Multiple outlets citing social media posts report Pittsburgh has the top offer at four years and $64 million, with incentives pushing it to $70 million.
- The Angels and Padres are described as active contenders, with reports saying Okamoto is weighing options among those teams.
- Okamoto’s posting window closes on January 4, placing time pressure on negotiations that have not been officially acknowledged.
- The 29-year-old corner infielder is a proven NPB power bat, including six seasons of 30-plus home runs and a .327/.416/.598 line with 15 homers in 69 games in 2025.
- Pittsburgh’s pursuit follows an unusually busy offseason that includes signing Ryan O’Hearn and trading for Brandon Lowe.