What happened: Outfielder Teruaki Sato, who won Japan's Triple Crown, has been linked to the Yankees, Mets and Phillies in free agency, per USA TODAY Sports. The Hanshin Tigers posted him for MLB clubs.
Why it matters: Baseball America credits Sato with 70-grade power and immense bat speed. Evaluators view him as a corner outfielder rather than a third baseman, which shapes how each of the three clubs could fit him.
By the numbers: Central League Triple Crown winner in 2026. Baseball America grades his power at 70.
What to watch: Watch whether any of the three clubs moves from linked to a formal offer.