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Japanese star Teruaki Sato gets posted early in MLB free agency intrigue
Japanese star Teruaki Sato enters MLB free agency after Hanshin Tigers post him.
In brief
Japanese star Teruaki Sato enters MLB free agency after Hanshin Tigers post him. Teruaki Sato, a 2026 NPB triple crown winner, is posted to MLB free agency with 45 days for contracts. Originally reported by New York Post.
Teruaki Sato posted to MLB
Japanese star Teruaki Sato, a 2026 NPB triple crown winner, is officially posted to MLB free agency.
“I am grateful to the team for respecting my wishes”
Sato's 2026 season
Sato won the triple crown with a .306/.383/.609 slash line, 39 homers, and 106 RBIs.
Sato's career stats
Sato struck out at a 27 percent rate over two NPB campaigns, a rate below Munetaka Murakami's 28.8 percent.
MLB interest in Sato
The Mets and Yankees are targeting Sato for first base, with the Phillies and Dodgers also expected to show interest.
MLB lockout timeline
MLB's collective bargaining agreement expires December 1, giving teams a 45-day window to negotiate contracts.
The headline
Teruaki Sato, a 2026 NPB triple crown winner, is posted to MLB free agency with 45 days for contracts.
