Yankees, Dodgers target Teruaki Sato for offseason acquisition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are pursuing slugger Teruaki Sato from the Hanshin Tigers. Sato, 27, has hit 155 home runs during his six seasons in Japan, including a career-high 40 last year and 27 this season. With a strong performance expected to lead to his posting this winter, multiple MLB teams including the Mets and Phillies are showing interest. The Yankees and Dodgers are recognized for actively scouting top-tier Japanese talent.
- •Teruaki Sato may be posted for MLB teams this winter.
- •Sato has hit 27 home runs so far this season.
- •Yankees, Dodgers, Mets, and Phillies are interested.
- •Sato's 2026 season is considered his best so far.
- •All four teams frequently seek Japanese talent.
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees, Dodgers Both Have Eyes On Electric 155-HR Slugger
"The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in a big-time slugger.
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