It seems like the MLB is in a current quiet period when it comes to free agent signings. However, that slow period can end very soon.

There are still notable free agents available for teams to sign, including shortstop Bo Bichette, third baseman Alex Bregman and outfielder Kyle Tucker. The Toronto Blue Jays have been linked to all three players.

However, an international infielder could be Toronto's next big signing.

According to a report from Yahoo Japan, which was shared on "X" via Yakyu Cosmopolitan (@yakyucosmo), corner infielder Kazuma Okamoto has arrived to the U.S. for in-person meetings with MLB teams.

According to a report on "X" from Francys Romero, the San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Angels are the three teams that have shown interest in Okamoto.

Several reports have also linked Okamoto to the Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks. It has not been reported which teams Okamoto will meet in person with.

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Okamoto was posted to sign with an MLB team this winter after 11 seasons with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.

In his more-than-10 years with the Giants, Okamoto slashed .277/.361/.521 with an .882 OPS and hit 212 doubles, three triples and 248 home runs with 717 RBIs.

Okamoto is capable of playing both third and first base and has experience in the outfield, as well.

According to the report from Yahoo Japan, Toronto, Chicago, Boston and Arizona remained focused on signing Bregman, which could complicate negotiations with Okamoto.

Okamoto was posted alongside countryman Munetaka Murakami, who signed a two-year, $34 million contract with the Chicago White Sox earlier this offseason.

Okamoto didn't receive as much offseason hype as Murakami due to the latter's unique power tool. But Murakami also signed a deal that was shorter with less overall money than originally projected for him.

Murakami's relatively cheap deal could make Okamoto a cheaper alternative to Bregman. However, Okamoto is represented by super-agent Scott Boras' agency, which has negotiated some of the most lucrative contracts in baseball, including Juan Soto's record-15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets.

The Blue Jays have shown this offseason they're not afraid to spend. They've already designated a total of $277 million to three free agents — starting pitchers Dylan Cease (seven years, $210 million) and Cody Ponce (three years, $30 million) and reliever Tyler Rogers (three years, $37 million).

With money not being a factor, and Okamoto projecting better in the majors as a first baseman than a third baseman, it would make sense for Toronto to prioritize Bregman.

However, it was reported by Romero that Okamoto is likely to sign closer to his negotiation deadline (Jan. 4), which could allow the Blue Jays to pivot to the international free agent if negotiations with Bregman start to fall through.

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