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As much of the focus has shifted to Kyle Tucker -- and for good reason -- a reunion with Toronto's own home grown star has seemed to become less and less likely. As the Blue Jays signed Kazuma Okamoto as a utility infielder, the path to keeping Bichette seemed more like long odds.
The Toronto Blue Jays have made a handful of impactful moves, most recently the signing of international infielder Kazuma Okamoto. Following this signing, the Blue Jays could make a handful of other moves to finish their offseason.
Every marquee signing is another step toward healing the wounds that opened on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at Rogers Centre. Game 6 of the World Series ended with Toronto’s tying run getting doubled off at second base on a soft liner into left field. Game 7 ended more agonizingly, with a plethora of opportunities squandered late.
The Toronto Blue Jays recently signed a slugger who is drawing surprising comparisons to formidable hitter Juan Soto.
The Toronto Blue Jays could add a lefty to their bullpen by picking up Chicago Cubs free agent Taylor Rogers this winter.
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Kazuma Okamoto's signing is a 'significant step' for the defending AL champion Blue Jays, GM says
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.
Source: Ernie Clement and the Blue Jays have agreed at $4.6 million to avoid arbitration. For Clement, this agreement locks in a guaranteed $4.6 million salary for 2026, rewarding his breakout postseason and steady regular-season contributions. For Toronto, it secures a versatile infielder at a fair price.