Phillies and Yankees pursue star infielder Teruaki Sato in thin market

The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees are both targeting Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato as they seek to bolster their infield. With competition increasing for impactful bats, Sato, a four-time NPB All-Star, is seen as a strong candidate to fill a power void for both teams. The Yankees may be looking to upgrade over Jazz Chisholm Jr., while the Phillies could move on from infielder Alec Bohm, who is a pending free agent. The domestic MLB free-agent market appears limited, making Sato's potential move through NPB's posting system noteworthy. Although both teams have expressed interest, their pursuit is not guaranteed and the offseason remains months away.

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