A look into Toronto Blue Jays projected lineup after acquiring Kazuma Okamoto

This is the Toronto Blue Jays new projected lineup after acquiring Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto according to FOX Sports via FanGraphs.

While we agree with the players on this list, the batting order not so much.

If you are familiar with Blue Jays manager John Schneider's lineup cards you may see a batting order that looks more like this.

With the acquisition of Okamoto, a subtraction will need to be made.

The Blue Jays boast a full 40-man roster and will need to subtract before they add to this lineup.

They are carrying two Rule 5 Draft players and a couple of names that will hit the 60-day IL once that period opens up, but this offseason, the Blue Jays will need to move at least one name off to make the Okamoto signing official.

When it comes to players being designated for assignment in the offseason, the usual suspect is depth pitching.

Paxton Schultz and Lazardo Estrada could fit this group, Chase Lee could also be DFA'd for this roster move given the Jays bullpen outlook.

Tommy Nance is another pitcher who could be cut loose, especially if the Jays don't think he will make the Opening Day roster.

Nance is one of those players who could be on the outside looking in when it comes to the bullpen picture this upcoming season after the additions of Cody Ponce and Trevor Rogers

They could also cut Angel Bastardo loose, who would have to be returned to the Boston Red Sox as per the Rule 5 Draft process.

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