"Okamoto helped lead Team Japan to its WBC title victory in 2023, serving as a reliable source of offence throughout the event, slashing .333/.556/.722 with two home runs and seven RBIs across seven games. The 29-year-old infielder, who signed a four-year, $60 million contract with Toronto earlier this off-season, expressed his desire to represent his country at this year's tournament when the organization formally introduced him at the beginning of this month."
"Okamoto will become the seventh Blue Jays player to participate in the '26 WBC, joining Alejandro Kirk (Mexico), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Dominican Republic), Ernie Clement (USA), José Berríos (Puerto Rico), Yariel Rodríguez (Cuba) and Leo Jiménez (Panama). Team Japan is expected to face considerable competition in its title defence this spring, particularly from countries with strong rosters, such as the United States and the Dominican Republic."
Kazuma Okamoto is officially named to Japan's roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March. The roster includes eight active MLB players, led by Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, with 29 of 30 spots announced and a potential late addition. Okamoto slashed .333/.556/.722 with two home runs and seven RBIs across seven games during Japan's 2023 WBC title run. The 29-year-old signed a four-year, $60 million contract with Toronto earlier this offseason and expressed a desire to represent Japan after discussions with the franchise. Multiple Toronto Blue Jays players will participate, and Japan faces strong competition from the United States and the Dominican Republic.
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