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Toronto Blue Jays adjust lineup with Kazuma Okamoto batting sixth

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays adjust lineup with Kazuma Okamoto batting sixth

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently playing the Kansas City Royals in the second game of their series. After losing the previous game 5-3, the Blue Jays have made lineup changes, most moving Kazuma Okamoto to the sixth spot in the batting order. George Springer will take over the cleanup position. Okamoto is looking to improve from his 0-for-3 performance with two strikeouts in the last game, where he has recorded 26 home runs and 74 RBI this season.

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By the Numbers

•Blue Jays face Royals in second game of series
•Toronto lost previous game 5-3
•Kazuma Okamoto moves to sixth in batting order
•George Springer replaces Okamoto as cleanup hitter
•Okamoto aims to recover after poor performance

Latest Updates

10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Announce Kazuma Okamoto News During Royals Series

What they're saying

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The Toronto Blue Jays are facing the Kansas City Royals for the second game of their three-game series on Wednesday. Toronto will be looking to bounce back in this one, as they lost to Kansas City by a 5-3 final score in their last game.The Blue Jays are making some alterations to their lineup for […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Kazuma Okamoto News During Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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