Japanese slugger Okamoto says his daughter helped him choose Blue Jays

Japanese slugger Okamoto says his daughter helped him choose Blue Jays

January 6, 2026 5:48 pm EST.

The Toronto Blue Jays have unveiled their latest free agent acquisition, Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto. Brandon Choghri with how the signing could impact Bo Bichette's future.

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Japanese slugger Okamoto says his daughter helped him choose Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have unveiled their latest free agent acquisition, Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto. Brandon Choghri with how the signing could impact Bo Bichette’s future.

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