Insider: Yankees Expected To Pursue NPB Triple Crown Winner Teruaki Sato
Teruaki Sato has been posted by the Hanshin Tigers
The Hanshin Tigers' third baseman, Teruaki Sato, has entered the Major League Baseball posting system and must sign with a team by December 1. Sato, who won the Central League Triple Crown last season, is expected to sign with a major league team, including the New York Yankees, before a potential lockout. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal anticipates the Yankees to be interested in Sato, due to his fit at third base and potential to boost the team's offensive production with Aaron Judge and Ben Rice.
Sato's high strikeout rate and multiple position possibilities have led some to question his versatility, but his exceptional hitting and comparable ability to Munetaka Murakami make him a valuable asset for the Yankees.
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