The LA Dodgers may be about to bolster their squad with yet more Japanese talent this offseason, as first baseman Kazuma Okamoto and right-handed pitcher Kona Takahashi have been linked with the nine-time World Series champions. On Thursday, insider Jeff Passan announced Okamoto and Takahashi had officially been posted by their NPB teams, the Yomiuri Giants and the Saitama Seibu Lions respectively. “First baseman Kazuma Okamoto and right-hander Kona Takahashi have been posted, joining Munetaka Murakami and Tatsuya Imai coming over from Japan this winter. Okamoto and Takahashi’s posting windows begin tomorrow and will end Jan. 4 at 5 p. m,” Passan posted to X. 70% Win (110-25-1) 70% Win (110-25-1) 70% Win (110-25-1) Unlock Free tips from our Experts Get Picks Now Though several teams are reportedly interested in acquiring the pair, many fans are of the opinion that the reigning World Champions will eventually prevail. “The Dodgers has turned into Los Angeles Japan,” a fan wrote. “The Tokyo Dodgers,” another fan commented. “When are the tryouts at Chavez Ravine? Will there be snacks?” another fan replied. “What’s the point? They’re signing with the Dodgers anyway,” another fan responded. “Dodger, Dodger, and Dodger,” another fan shared. “Can’t wait for the Dodgers to fill those 24 man roster spots exclusively with Japanese players,” another fan posted. The Dodgers’ Japanese stars showed their quality when it mattered most in 2025 In Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki, LA has three of the most talented Japanese players in the world at their disposal, and that trio lived up to their reputation when called upon in the biggest moments of the postseason. Shohei Ohtani, boasting extraordinary ability both at the plate and on the mound, put in arguably the best performance in MLB postseason history in Game 4 of the NLCS. He was eventually crowned the MVP of the series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six games in the playoffs, going the full nine innings in two of those. He ended October with a 5-1 record and a 1. 45 ERA for the postseason, taking home the World Series MVP award. Having struggled as a starting pitcher earlier in the year, Roki Sasaki was deployed as a closer in the postseason by skipper Dave Roberts, and the role appeared to suit the 24-year-old quite well. Playing a starring role in helping his team get the better of the Phillies in the division series, Sasaki was named the NLDS MVP.
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“Dodgers turned into Los Angeles Japan”; “Tokyo Dodgers” – Fans bet on World Series winners to rope in Kazuma Okamoto and Kona Takahashi
