Teruaki Sato drawing MLB interest from big-market teams

NPB star Teruaki Sato, after an MVP-level 2026 season (.314/.399/.614, 27 HR), is drawing interest from Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, Phillies. The looming lockout complicates timing, but he is a prime target for the winter posting market. This is a major NPB player movement story.