Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Blue Jays Sign Japanese Star Kazuma Okamoto
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed a new player named Kazuma Okamoto.
He is a 29-year-old third baseman from Japan who has played for the Yomiuri Giants in the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league.
He is known for hitting a lot of home runs and has been a star in Japan.
In 2025, even though he missed some games due to an injury, he still had great numbers.
He will now play for the Blue Jays in Major League Baseball (MLB).
The Blue Jays are excited to have him because he can hit well and play different positions.
This is a big move for the team as they try to win the World Series next year.
Kazuma Okamoto, a 29-year-old third baseman, has signed a multi-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Okamoto spent 11 years with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan's NPB, earning six All-Star selections and leading the Central League in home runs three times.
In 2025, despite playing only 69 games due to an elbow injury, Okamoto had a .327 batting average, .416 on-base percentage, .598 slugging percentage, 15 home runs, and 49 RBI.
Okamoto is expected to play third base for the Blue Jays, adding versatility and power to their lineup.
The Blue Jays have been active in the offseason, signing several pitchers and now adding a key position player in Okamoto.
- Who
- Kazuma Okamoto, a 29-year-old Japanese third baseman, and the Toronto Blue Jays.
- What
- Okamoto has signed a multi-year free-agent contract with the Blue Jays.
- When
- The exact signing date is not specified, but it is part of the Blue Jays' active offseason.
- Where
- Okamoto will join the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- Why
- The Blue Jays are strengthening their roster after a heartbreaking World Series loss, and Okamoto brings proven power and consistency.
- Player
- Kazuma Okamoto
- Age
- 29
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Previous Team
- Yomiuri Giants (NPB)
- MLB Team
- Toronto Blue Jays
- Career NPB Stats
- .277/.361/.521, 248 HR, 717 RBI
- 2025 Stats (69 games)
- .327 BA, .416 OBP, .598 SLG, 15 HR, 49 RBI
- International Achievement
- 2023 World Baseball Classic Champion