New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- In a surprising twist for Nippon Professional Baseball fans, the storied Yomiuri Giants have greenlit the posting of star slugger Kazuma Okamoto, opening the door for the 29-year-old corner infielder to chase his dream in Major League Baseball (MLB) this offseason. The announcement ends weeks of swirling rumours and conflicting reports about whether the Giants would consider Okamoto's request.

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