Okamoto signed a four-year, $60 million deal this offseason and will likely hit in the middle of the Blue Jays’ lineup in 2026.

Toronto signed Kazuma Okamoto from Japan to a four-year, $60 million contract. Okamoto brings power-hitting and versatility, aiming for a deep 2026 postseason run. Okamoto shared his nickname with ...

Kazuma Okamoto is a popular draw for fans and photographers early in camp. The biggest question his whether the Japanese star can handle big-league velocity. Jonathan Dyer / Imagn Images DUNEDIN, Fla.

Jeffrey A. Okamoto, MD, 71, of Lebanon, went to be with the Lord he loved on Saturday, February 7, 2026. His dedicated medical team at WellSpan York Hospital as well as his family and dear friends, ...

The “Eragon” live-action TV series at Disney+ has taken a big step forward. Variety has learned that Todd Harthan and Todd Helbing have joined the project as co-showrunners, with Harthan set as ...

The Blue Jays lost the 2025 World Series and key players, but made major signings. Kazuma Okamoto, a top Japanese hitter, was signed for four years, $60 million. Okamoto will represent Japan in the ...

The Toronto Blue Jays’ 2025 postseason run reshaped more than their season—it reshaped perceptions. Watching October baseball from afar altered one player’s understanding of what playing in Canada ...

After falling just two outs short of a World Series trophy last season, the Toronto Blue Jays have spent the offseason demonstrating that they are not content with merely maintaining the status quo ...

The Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday made its signing of Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto official, but the deal may have been sealed much earlier than that thanks to the Nippon Professional Baseball ...

Before he moved from Japan to the big leagues, Kazuma Okamoto put the logos of all 30 MLB teams in front of his daughter and asked which one she liked most. Her choice, just like his, was the Toronto ...

TORONTO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - In what may be the most endearing free agency decision in baseball history, Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto let his daughter weigh in on his career choice, and her artistic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Japan's Kazuma Okamoto (25) hits a home run during fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic championship game against the United ...