MLB trade rumors: MLB insiders predicting Kazuma Okamoto could surpass $34 million Murakami deal as Orioles eye JoJo Romero

Kazuma Okamoto is drawing major MLB interest, with reports saying his next deal could beat Munetaka Murakami’s $34 million contract. The Pittsburgh Pirates are among the teams watching closely. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles are nearing a trade for Cardinals reliever JoJo Romero after his strong 2025 season, keeping their busy offseason rolling.

MLB trade rumors: MLB insiders predicting Kazuma Okamoto could surpass $34 million Murakami deal as Orioles eye JoJo Romero
Kazuma Okamoto is drawing major MLB interest, with reports saying his next deal could beat Munetaka Murakami’s $34 million contract. The Pittsburgh Pirates are among the teams watching closely. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles are nearing a trade for Cardinals reliever JoJo Romero after his strong 2025 season, keeping their busy offseason rolling.