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Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto surpasses Eric Hinske for most rookie home runs in franchise history Move over, Eric Hinske. There’s a new franchise leader in rookie home runs — Japan’s Kazuma Okamoto. During Tuesday’s 10-5 blowout victory a...

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Kazuma Okamoto Smashes Past Another Blue Jays Rookie Record Kazuma Okamoto continued to make history with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. The 30-year-old rookie hit his 25th homer of the year,...

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Makes franchise history Tuesday Okamoto went 1-for-5 with a solo homer during the Blue Jays' 10-5 win over the Rays on Tuesday.

Impact Okamoto extended the Blue Jays' lead to 7-3 with a solo homer off Steven Matz in the fifth inning. It was the 25th long ball of the season for Okamoto, setting the Blue Jays' rookie home run record. He's provided a much-needed boost to Toronto's offense this season, especially with Addison Barger (elbow) missing most of the year and Vladimir Guerrero's (concussion) power struggles. Okamoto has a .731 OPS with one steal, 72 RBI and 43 extra-base hits across 498 plate appearances.

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Okamoto sets Blue Jays rookie record with 25th home run as Toronto cruises by Rays 10-5

Kazuma Okamoto broke Toronto’s rookie home run record with his 25th, Josh Smith and Alejandro Kirk also homered and the Blue Jays beat the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays 10-5 on Tuesday...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

The Blue Jays' Japanese Rookie Phenom, Kazuma Okamoto Top Card Sales Kazuma Okamoto signed with the Toronto Blue Jays in January 2026 for four years and $60 million. Okamoto started playing professional baseba...

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Ben Rice hits tiebreaking homer in 10th as Yankees beat Blue Jays 4-3 to avoid three-game sweep

Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 to avoid a three-game sweep

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Yankees look to stop losing streak in matchup with the Blue Jays

The New York Yankees come into the matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays after losing three straight games

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On base three times against BoSox Okamoto went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Red Sox.

Impact The 30-year-old MLB rookie produced his first multi-hit performance since Aug. 3, and Okamoto's second-inning double off Ranger Suarez was his first extra-base hit in August. It's been a tough month for Okamoto, who's managed a .200/.256/.225 slash line in 12 games with two RBI and six runs, but Wednesday's effort could be a sign he's emerging from his slump.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox bring road slide into matchup with the Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox will try to break their three-game road skid in a matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Blue Jays rally for five runs in the 8th | 08/12/2026 he Blua Jays offense comes alive for a five-run 8th inning to take the lead sparked by Kazuma Okamoto's go-ahead single

AUGUST 13 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays erupt for 5 runs in the eighth to beat Red Sox 6-4, extend Boston's skid to 5

Kazuma Okamoto hit the go-ahead RBI single and Myles Straw had a two-run double in a five-run eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 6-4, handing the Red Sox their fi...

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Kazuma Okamoto's go-ahead single | 08/12/2026 Kazuma Okamoto drives a single to left field, scoring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to put the Blue Jays' ahead 2-1 in the bottom of the 8th inning

AUGUST 13 • MLB.COM

Back in lineup at DH Okamoto (knee) will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Wednesday's contest against the Red Sox.

Impact Okamoto had to be scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a left knee contusion, but he feels well enough to at least hit Wednesday. With Okamoto slotting in at DH, George Springer will exit the Toronto lineup.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox head into the matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays as losers of four straight games

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Scratched from Tuesday's lineup Toronto scratched Okamoto from Tuesday's lineup against the Red Sox.

Impact Despite originally listed in the starting lineup, Okamoto will not start Tuesday's affair against Boston and will continue to nurse his left knee contusion. Charles McAdoo will replace Okamoto at third base and lead off for Toronto.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Tuesday Okamoto (knee) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Red Sox.

Impact After missing Monday's series opener with Boston due to a left knee contusion, Okamoto will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday. The 30-year-old will handle duties in the hot corner and bat seventh for Toronto.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox look to break their three-game slide with a victory over the Toronto Blue Jays

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Charles McAdoo homers and Blue Jays win 2-1 to hand the Red Sox their 3rd straight loss

Charles McAdoo homered and Jameson Taillon pitched four scoreless innings before leaving with an injury as the Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 2-1 to hand the Red Sox their third los...

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Scratched Monday with bruised knee The Blue Jays scratched Okamoto from the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox due to a left knee contusion.

Impact Toronto called up utility player Charles McAdoo from Triple-A Buffalo as part of a flurry of roster moves Monday, and he'll wind up stepping into the starting nine at third base in place of the banged-up Okamoto. Though the bruised knee is likely causing Okamoto discomfort, he should avoid a trip to the injured list so long as he's not dealing with any sort of sprain or structural damage. Okamoto continues to lead the Blue Jays in home runs (24), RBI (70) and runs (61), but his season average has dropped 14 points since the All-Star break down to .225 while he's struck out at a 32.3 percent clip in the second half.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning on bench Saturday Okamoto isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies.

Impact Okamoto is out of the lineup for the first time since July 28 after going 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts Friday and batting just 2-for-18 with nine punchouts over his previous four contests. In his stead Saturday, Josh Smith is getting a start at the hot corner.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays face the Phillies with 1-0 series lead

The Toronto Blue Jays face the Philadelphia Phillies with a 1-0 series lead

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

One Adjustment Changed Blue Jays Kazuma Okamoto's Offense in July When a hitter stops hitting home runs, the easiest explanation is a broken swing. The numbers behind Blue Jays slugger Kazuma Okamoto tell a...

AUGUST 7 • SI.COM

Kirk leads Blue Jays against the Phillies following 4-hit performance

The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Philadelphia Phillies after Alejandro Kirk had four hits on Thursday in a 3-2 loss to the Cubs

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Ernie Clement's 10th-inning, 2-run homer lifts the Blue Jays past the Astros

Ernie Clement’s two-run homer in the 10th inning lifted the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros Wednesday

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Trammell homers and Altuve has 2 RBIs in the Astros' 7-2 win over the Blue Jays

Taylor Trammell hit a three-run homer, Jose Altuve had three hits and two RBIs, and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 on Tuesday night

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

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