MLB teams hoping for a chance at Yomiuri Giants star Kazuma Okamoto in free agency got some bad news on Monday when insider Francys Romero reported “industry sources” believe he won't be posted after all.

Okamoto, a 29-year-old corner infielder, is coming off a season in which he slashed .280/.362/.501 with 15 home runs, playing just 69 games in an injury-shortened season. Over 11 NPB seasons, he has 248 homers, hitting a career high 41 in 2024. He's a six-time All-Star, two-time Gold Glove winner and has led the league in home runs three times.

It should be noted that the Giants have never posted a position player before, though they were expected to with Okamoto until Romero's report. If the Giants hold onto him for 2026, Okamoto will hit free agency after next season and will be f

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