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Blue Jays sign a former Red Sox pitcher who may not have any impact in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays' offseason has been defined by big swings in free agency. From a $210 million contract with Dylan Cease to their recent signing of NPB star Kazuma Okamoto.

BREAKING: Japanese third baseman Kazuma Okamoto and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources tell ESPN.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 3, 2026

With Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers also inked to multi-year contracts, the reigning American League pennant winners have a clear path to returning to the World Series, even if the AL East figures to be one of the best divisions in the recent history of the sport.