New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- The Toronto Blue Jays are set to make another significant addition to their roster, agreeing to terms with Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto on a free-agent contract. The 29-year-old third baseman, a standout from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), will bring proven power and consistency to a team coming off a thrilling but heartbreaking World Series appearance.

Kazuma Okamoto spent his entire 11-year professional career with the Yomiuri Giants, Japan's most storied franchise. A six-time All-Star, he led the Central League in home runs three times and delivered six consecutive 30-homer seasons from 2018 to 2023, peaking with a career-high 41 in 2023.

Despite an injury-shortened 2025 campaign limited to 69 games ...