Blue Jays linked to Japanese Triple Crown winner Teruaki Sato this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly interested in Teruaki Sato, a third baseman from Japan, who recently won the NPB Triple Crown. Sato had a standout season, leading the league in batting average and RBIs while hitting 39 home runs for the Hanshin Tigers. As the Blue Jays aim to improve after a disappointing season, they are looking to enhance both their batting and pitching. Sato's anticipated availability could attract multiple teams, with Toronto positioned as a frontrunner should he be posted in the coming months.
- •Sato won the NPB Triple Crown with a.306 batting average and 106 RBIs.
- •He hit 39 home runs this season for the Hanshin Tigers.
- •The Blue Jays aim to strengthen their roster after a disappointing season.
- •Toronto has previously invested in the Japanese market, acquiring Kazuma Okamoto.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays ‘linked’ to Japanese Triple Crown-winning slugger after disappointing season
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