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Yomiuri Posts Kazuma Okamoto, Launching 45-Day MLB Bidding Window

Agent Scott Boras says Okamoto will begin U.S. club meetings in early December ahead of the Winter Meetings.

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Mar 21, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan third baseman Munetaka Murakami (55) hits a home run against the USA in the second inning at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The posting opened on Nov. 19 and runs into early January, creating a window in which a deal could be reached before holiday slowdowns.
  • Right-hander Tatsuya Imai was posted the same day as Okamoto, and he is also represented by Boras.
  • MLBTR projects Okamoto around four years and $64 million, with an additional tiered posting fee owed to Yomiuri that would be roughly $11.5 million on that deal.
  • Okamoto, 29, produced a .327/.416/.598 line with 15 home runs in 69 games in 2025, and evaluators differ on whether he profiles best at third base or first in MLB.
  • Clubs such as the Yankees, Dodgers and Mets are linked to the market for top NPB hitters, while a photo of Munetaka Murakami dining with Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto has fueled speculation without any confirmed roster moves.