RUMOR: San Diego Padres Targeting Japanese Slugger Kazuma Okamoto Despite PAYROLL Concerns?

San Diego Padres eye Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto as free agency rumors swirl. Could Akamoto’s power bat be the answer to the Padres’ offensive struggles, or will payroll concerns shut down another big move? Javier Reyes weighs the impact of Okamoto’s potential signing on the Padres’ lineup, examining fit at both first and third base alongside stars like Manny Machado and Gavin Sheets. Then Javier opens up the mailbag, discussing of host of topics including Ryan O’Hearn’s move to the Pirates, the future of Xander Bogaerts, locker room dynamics, trade rumors surrounding Jake Cronenworth, the importance of adding power, how GM A.J. Preller’s shrewd media tactics might could shift the MLB market, and more! Go Padres.  0:00 — Intro 1:54 — Okamoto rumors 11:36 — Should've kept O'Hearn? 20:36 — More mailbag! Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/javiipeno.bsky.social Follow on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@javioosSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.