The Blue Jays would like to have Kazuma Okamoto as a “super utility player.”

Charles-Alexis Brisebois
The Blue Jays would like to have Kazuma Okamoto as a “super utility player.”
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The signing of Kazuma Okamoto changes things in Toronto.

First of all, it's clear that this doesn't stop the Blue Jays in their quest for another signing. We've been saying it for days, and just today we reconfirmed it.

Could this complicate matters? Yes, a little.

But what you have to understand is that Bob Nightengale has confirmed that the Blue Jays hope to use Kazuma Okamoto as a luxury utility player in 2026.

In other words? We want him on a daily basis, but not at the same position every day.

Of course, he'll often play third base. But don't be surprised if he plays as a pinch-hitter, as Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s #1 reserve on his days off at first base… and as a left fielder.

None of this closes the door on Bo Bichette's return or even Kyle Tucker's arrival.

Adding a Bichette or a Tucker is still possible, and it shows that the club clearly intends to win one more game than last year. The Blue Jays are clearly serious about this.

It's worth mentioning, however, that Alex Bregman, who was also recently linked to the Blue Jays, would no longer exactly be a target of the club. The Blue Jays' new player may be versatile, but third base remains his preferred position, just like Bregman.

We'll see what's in store for the club in the coming days.

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