"His defensive versatility makes him an intriguing option for clubs in need of infield help, as he is capable of playing both third base and first base. He has also played 154 games in the outfield, so serving as a utilityman is possible. This makes him a strong fallback option for teams interested in third baseman Alex Bregman, although it remains to be seen which player will sign first."
"In their free agent predictions published last month, MLB Trade Rumors projected Okamoto to land a four-year, $64 million deal. If the Cubs determine that Bregman is not within their budget, pivoting quickly to Okamoto would make sense. Because Okamoto has a firm deadline to sign and Bregman can wait as long as he wants, teams considering both players may be forced to make a decision before Bregman's negotiations conclude."
Multiple MLB teams, including the Cubs, Angels, Pirates, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Diamondbacks, are pursuing Kazuma Okamoto. Okamoto, 29, must sign by January 4. He can play third base, first base, and has 154 outfield games, making him a versatile option and potential utilityman. MLB Trade Rumors projects a four-year, $64 million deal for Okamoto. Okamoto spent 11 seasons with the Yomiuri Giants, hitting 248 homers and posting an .882 OPS across 1,074 games. He recorded a career-best 210 wRC+ and averaged 33 homers per season over a seven-year span.
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