Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays signed Japanese baseball player Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million contract to strengthen their team after nearly winning the World Series. While Okamoto is praised for his strong hitting skills, some critiques focus on his below-average defense. The Blue Jays have been actively enhancing their roster for another World Series attempt.
Key Facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays are making significant roster changes after nearly winning the World Series.
- They signed pitcher Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract earlier this offseason.
- The team recently signed Kazuma Okamoto, a Japanese baseball star, to a four-year, $60 million deal.
- Okamoto is known for his powerful hitting but has below-average defensive skills at third base.
- Jim Bowden from The Athletic criticized Okamoto's fit with the Blue Jays, suggesting the money could have been used elsewhere.
- Okamoto has hit 27 or more home runs in six of the past seven seasons, except for 2025 when he was injured.
