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Dunedin Today
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Okamoto, Sanchez Join Blue Jays for Spring Training
Two new players arrive at the team's Florida camp ahead of the upcoming season.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Third baseman Kazuma Okamoto and outfielder Jesus Sanchez have officially reported to the Toronto Blue Jays' spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida. Okamoto, who can also play right field, signed a four-year, $60 million contract with the Blue Jays in January after spending his entire 10-year professional career with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league.
Why it matters
The additions of Okamoto and Sanchez are part of the Blue Jays' efforts to bolster their roster and compete for a playoff spot in the upcoming MLB season. Okamoto's power and defensive versatility, combined with Sanchez's offensive production, could provide a significant boost to the team.
The details
Okamoto, 30, is making the jump from Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB after a successful decade with the Yomiuri Giants. He has hit over .300 in six of his 10 NPB seasons and has averaged 25 home runs per year. Sanchez, 27, is coming off a strong 2025 campaign with the Miami Marlins, where he hit .285 with 22 home runs and 78 RBIs.
- Okamoto and Sanchez officially arrived at the Blue Jays' spring training camp on February 14, 2026.
- Okamoto signed his four-year, $60 million contract with the Blue Jays on January 4, 2026.
The players
Kazuma Okamoto
A 30-year-old third baseman and right fielder who spent his entire 10-year professional career with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league before signing a four-year, $60 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays in January 2026.
Jesus Sanchez
A 27-year-old outfielder who played for the Miami Marlins in 2025, hitting .285 with 22 home runs and 78 RBIs.
The takeaway
The additions of Okamoto and Sanchez to the Blue Jays' roster demonstrate the team's commitment to improving its lineup and making a push for the playoffs in the upcoming MLB season.
