Seattle has been listed as the number-one destination for slugger Kazuma Okamoto, who is one of the top power hitters in Japan
By Ryan K Boman | ONSI at Sports Illustrated | Dec 29, 2025
With Eugenio Suárez sitting in free agency limbo, the Mariners need to make a move to find a successor. While their own veteran free agent seems like the club’s best option, Seattle president Jerry Dipoto and general manager Justin Hollander have basically been sitting on their hands, waiting for Suarez to put pen to paper. But that doesn’t seem likely now.
SportsGrid‘s Paul Connor predicted the Mariners would sign international free agent infielder Kazuma Okamoto to replace Suárez. On multiple occasions, he’s stated that he believes Suarez is as good as gone, and the Mariners will need someone to handle the hot corner. Conner thinks they should look to the Land of the Rising Sun for relief.
Kazuma Okamoto, the Yomiuri Giants’ first baseman, is currently a free agent on the MLB market and has had impressive stats during… Read More HERE
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