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Hanshin to Post Teruaki Sato for MLB This Offseason

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 10:20 AM UTC · How we work

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Hanshin Tigers Post Sato

Hanshin Tigers will post slugger Teruaki Sato to Major League Baseball this offseason.
GM Satoshi Shimamura said the team will support Sato’s MLB wish.
Sato earned the NPB Triple Crown with a .306 average, 39 homers, 106 RBIs and was MVP.
The posting grants Sato 45 days to negotiate with any MLB club.
MLB teams reportedly interested include the New York Mets, Yankees, Dodgers and Phillies.

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Sato's Deal Costs

Posting fees will equal a percentage of Sato’s contract, starting at 20% for deals under $25 million.
Analysts project Sato could sign a six-year, $120 million contract, about $20 million per season.
A Dec. 1 MLB lockout could close the 45-day posting window before any deal is signed.
Higher tiers apply to contracts exceeding $25 million, increasing the posting-fee percentage.

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Hanshin Tigers Post Sato

Hanshin Tigers will post slugger Teruaki Sato to Major League Baseball this offseason.
GM Satoshi Shimamura said the team will support Sato’s MLB wish.
Sato earned the NPB Triple Crown with a .306 average, 39 homers, 106 RBIs and was MVP.
The posting grants Sato 45 days to negotiate with any MLB club.
MLB teams reportedly interested include the New York Mets, Yankees, Dodgers and Phillies.

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