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MLB Teams Eye Japanese Star Teruaki Sato for Offseason
- The Rangers, Yankees, and Phillies are among the teams interested in signing Teruaki Sato.
- Sato, a 27-year-old infielder, won the 2026 Central League Triple Crown.
- The Rangers are considered a long shot due to Sato's expected high price tag.
- The Yankees' main priority for the offseason is not signing Sato.
- The Phillies are likely to pursue Sato to upgrade their infield.
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Phillies Rumored to Pursue Japanese Star Teruaki Sato
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