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Kazuma Okamoto's Signing Window Closing Soon
The signing window for NPB All-Star third baseman Kazuma Okamoto closes at 5 p.m. EST on Friday, and according to Katie Woo and Will Sammon of The Athletic, Okamoto has met with several teams this week in Los Angeles. The Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Boston Red Sox have shown interest in the 29-year-old Japanese slugger, but as of now, he hasn't signed with anyone yet. Okamoto is widely regarded as one of Japan's premier power hitters, having recorded 30 or more home runs in six different seasons. Even though an elbow injury limited him to only 77 games in 2025, he posted a .322/.411/.581 slash line with 15 home runs while drawing 34 walks to only 36 strikeouts. In MLB, he projects as a right-handed corner infielder or designated hitter with the potential for 25 or more home runs. For fantasy purposes, Okamoto is a high-upside draft pick with considerable risk, as he will be facing MLB pitching for the first time in his career.
Source: Katie Woo and Will Sammon
Source: Katie Woo and Will Sammon
