About this episode

This episode discusses the implications of Kazuma Okamoto's signing for the Blue Jays and their future strategies.

This week's episode breaks down the recent Kazuma Okamoto signing, what he brings to the Blue Jays' lineup and where he fits defensively, how this impacts the pursuits of Bo Bichette & Kyle Tucker and where they go from here. Plus, examining the 2026 arbitration deadline and much more. Enjoy!

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