Kazuma Okamoto - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Blue Jays take on the Cardinals in first of 3-game series

The Toronto Blue Jays host the St. Louis Cardinals to begin a three-game series

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Collects three hits in win Okamoto went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact After singling twice across his first four plate appearances, Okamoto delivered the biggest hit of the night in the eighth inning, ripping a two-run double to extend Toronto's lead. The rookie has bounced back nicely after opening the second half in an 0-for-22 slump, collecting eight hits over his last five games. Through 106 contests, Okamoto is slashing .231/.308/.453 with 24 home runs, 14 doubles, 68 RBI, 57 runs scored and one stolen base.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Yesavage throws 6 2/3 innings, Okamoto has three hits in Blue Jays' 5-2 win over Nationals

Trey Yesavage allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings, Kazuma Okamoto went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and two runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Washington Nationals 5-2

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Kazuma Okamoto's two-run double | 07/29/2026 Kazuma Okamoto hits a double to shallow center, plating two runs to extend the Blue Jays lead to 4-1 in the 8th inning

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Daulton Varsho's go-ahead RBI single | 07/29/2026 Daulton Varsho legs out an infield single, plating Kazuma Okamoto to give the Blue Jays a 2-1 lead in the 7th

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Blasts homer in loss Okamoto went 1-for-2 with a homer and two runs scored in Toronto's 8-6 loss to Washington on Tuesday.

Impact After replacing the injured Vladimir Guerrero (hamstring) at first base in the bottom of the fourth inning, Okamoto clubbed a pinch-hit homer in his first at-bat in the fifth. The 30-year-old later came around to score on George Springer's three-run homer in the eighth. On the campaign, Okamoto is slashing .226/.304/.449 with 24 homers and 66 RBI in 427 plate appearances. If Guerrero is to miss time, Okamoto would likely receive more playing time at first base.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nationals draw 6 walks against Shane Bieber in 4-run first inning, beat Blue Jays 8-6

The Nationals drew six walks against former Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber in a four-run first inning, and Washington beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-6

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kazuma Okamoto's solo homer run (24) | 07/28/2026 Kazuma Okamoto smashes a solo home run in the top of the 5th inning off the bench after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exits with hamstring tightness

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaves game with right hamstring tightness

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has left Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Nationals with right hamstring tightness

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Taking seat Tuesday Okamoto is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Okamoto started the previous five games but will hit the bench Sunday after going 4-for-21 (.190) with a double, a homer and nine strikeouts during that span. The Japanese third baseman has a .606 OPS through 21 games in July, which has dropped his season-long slash line down to .224/.304/.441 in 425 plate appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kazuma Okamoto's nifty catch in foul territory | 07/25/2026 Kazuma Okamoto reaches into the dugout to make a nifty catch over the railing in foul territory in the 1st inning

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

"Settled, Kazuma Okamoto is better than Shohei Ohtani" - Fans react after Blue Jays rookie breaks Dodgers superstar's MLB record Japanese infielder Kazumo Okamoto has been a revelation for the Toronto Blue Jays in his first year with the AL East franchise.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto Just Rewrote MLB History with Record-Breaking Homer When the Toronto Blue Jays signed Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto, expectations were high. He slugged 30+ homers in six consecutive seasons...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Powers up in loss Okamoto went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Down 4-0 in the seventh inning, Okamoto gave the Blue Jays life with a three-run blast off Greg Weissert. It was an encouraging effort for the 30-year-old, who entered the All-Star break on a tear but opened the second half in an 0-for-22 slump entering Friday. On the season, he's slashing .227/.308/.451 with 23 homers, 65 RBI and 51 runs scored across 412 plate appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sho-stopper! Okamoto hits 23rd homer to break Ohtani's Japanese-born rookie record BOSTON -- With one big swing on Friday night at Fenway Park, Kazuma Okamoto broke Shohei Ohtani’s rookie record for the most home runs by a...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Kazuma Okamoto's three-run home run (23) | 07/24/2026 Kazuma Okamoto 23rd home run breaks Ohtani's rookie record for a Japanese player and puts the Blue Jays within 1 in the top of the 7th innin...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Shane Bieber pitches season-high 7 innings as Blue Jays beat Rays 3-1 to avoid 4-game sweep

Shane Bieber pitched a season-high seven innings to win his second straight start, George Springer reached base three times and drove in a run, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the T...

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Tape a seat! Blue Jays take Okamoto's off-day seriously The Blue Jays, and the Toronto faithful, have taken quickly to Kazuma Okamoto. From quesadillas to an unexpected walk-up song, his impact ha...

JULY 23 • MLB.COM

Receiving rare day off Okamoto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact Okamoto will head to the bench for the first time since June 30 after going 0-for-18 with a 2:5 BB:K in the Blue Jays' first five games coming out of the All-Star break. Sean Keys will step in at third base for the slumping Okamoto.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Fortes, Yandy Díaz hit 3-run homers as Rays use season-high 21 hits to rout Blue Jays 12-2

Nick Fortes and Yandy Díaz each hit a three-run homer, Jonny DeLuca added two hits and three RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays had a season-high 21 hits in a 12-2 rout of the slumping To...

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays play in game 2 of series

The Tampa Bay Rays face the Toronto Blue Jays with a 1-0 series lead

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Burke and 2 relievers combine on 4-hitter, Colson Montgomery homers as White Sox beat Blue Jays 3-0

Sean Burke and two relievers combined on a four-hitter, Colson Montgomery hit his 24th home run and the Chicago White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0

JULY 19 • Associated Press

White Sox bring 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Blue Jays

The Chicago White Sox visit the Toronto Blue Jays looking to prolong a three-game road winning streak

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Blue Jays play the White Sox in first of 3-game series

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Chicago White Sox to begin a three-game series

JULY 17 • Associated Press

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