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Okamoto stabilizes batting average ahead of challenging division series
Okamoto has found his stroke over the last two weeks, batting .277 with two home runs and nine RBIs. This recent surge has helped stabilize the middle of the lineup for the third-place Blue Jays (33-36). He remains locked in as Toronto's everyday third baseman, providing secure volume despite a wave of injuries across the roster.
While his improved .296 average over the past week is encouraging, a high strikeout rate with 11 punchouts over his last seven games suggests some batting average regression is looming. Even so, our models project him to finish the season with a solid .249 average and 18 home runs, indicating his rest-of-season power remains highly sustainable.
For the remainder of the week, Toronto hosts a three-game set against the Yankees. Okamoto faces a tough draw against stingy New York starters like Cam Schlittler (1.87 ERA) and Ryan Weathers, making immediate power production a challenge. However, his locked-in starting role makes him a viable corner infield play. Verdict: Start.
Updated 2 days ago

