Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays recently made changes to their team lineup by signing infielder Kazuma Okamoto with a four-year contract worth $60 million. To accommodate Okamoto, the Jays designated pitcher Paxton Schultz for assignment, giving them a week to trade or release him.
Key Facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays signed Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million contract.
- Okamoto is a free agent infielder and has played in Japan's top baseball league.
- To add Okamoto to the team, the Blue Jays designated pitcher Paxton Schultz for assignment.
- Schultz pitched 24.2 innings over 13 games for the Blue Jays in 2025.
- Schultz has seven days to be traded or placed on waivers or released.
- Okamoto is a six-time All-Star in Japan and has a history of high performance in home runs and RBIs.
- The Blue Jays reached the World Series in 2025 but did not win.
