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Rumor: Padres Lead Race for Kazuma Okamoto With Posting Deadline Near

Okamoto’s MLB posting window ends Sunday afternoon, and Mark Feinsand reported he’ll likely agree to a deal “today.” The Pirates “have been in on him,” but a source said it’s “unlikely he winds up in Pittsburgh.” Feinsand added the Padres “could be the frontrunner” as clubs race the deadline for the NPB slugger looking to jump to MLB in 2026.