Kazuma Okamoto's posting window is set to close on Sunday, and while the impression was that the bidding may have been down to the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Angels, and Pittsburgh Pirates, a report out of Japan suggests otherwise. Okamoto has traveled stateside and has lined up several meetings this week, including with the Chicago Cubs.
Beyond the Cubs, Padres, and Pirates, the Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, and Boston Red Sox are also expected to meet with the 29-year-old third baseman.
Cubs set to meet with Kazuma Okamoto as they explore non-Alex Bregman options
Considering the interest the Cubs have in Alex Bregman, it stood to reason they would also have interest in Kazuma Okamoto.