Determining a fit for Kazuma Okamoto with Red Sox as posting window closes

Chicago Cubs v. Yomiuri Giants | Mary DeCicco/GettyImagesDespite the number of infielders on their roster, the Boston Red Sox entered the offseason with their 2026 infield uncertain. In the wake of Alex Bregman's expected contract opt out, Boston committed to Trevor Story as the shortstop, but that was about it.

The acquisition of Willson Contreras helps the Red Sox with their instability at first base, but second and third base are still up in the air. A reunion with Bregman is the best case scenario for the Sox, which would push Marcelo Mayer to second base. But another corner infield free agent has intrigued some Boston fans.

Star Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto has been floated as a first…