"The club's interest has apparently continued, with a team source telling Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that Okamoto and the Pirates have engaged in "multiple virtual meetings." It isn't known if Okamoto is planning any in-person visits to Pittsburgh or any other cities before his 45-day posting window closes on January 4. In general, there haven't been a ton of details about Okamoto's efforts to arrive in Major League Baseball, apart from reports that the Red Sox and Blue Jays are involved in his market along with the Pirates."
"Boston may be a less likely suitor now that Willson Contreras has been acquired to play first base, and while Okamoto is primarily a third baseman, the Sox are known be pursuing Alex Bregman. It is entirely possible Bregman will still be weighing his options by January 4, so the Red Sox might not want to make another signing in the interim that rules Bregman out. The Jays are in something of a similar situation as they consider re-signing Bo Bichette, or potentially pivoting to another big bat like Kyle Tucker or even Bregman."
Kazuma Okamoto has engaged in multiple virtual meetings with the Pittsburgh Pirates, with no confirmation of in-person visits before his 45-day posting window ends on January 4. The Red Sox and Blue Jays are also involved in his market, though Boston may be less likely after acquiring Willson Contreras and while pursuing Alex Bregman. Toronto is weighing Bo Bichette re-signing or alternative big bats like Kyle Tucker or Bregman. Additional teams could emerge before the posting window closes. The Pirates are not clear favorites given limited history with Japanese talent or high-profile free agents. MLB Trade Rumors ranks Okamoto 19th and projects a four-year, $64 million contract.
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