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Japanese players Teruaki Sato, Kaima Taira and Hiromi Itoh enter MLB posting system

Published by NBC Sports on November 2, 2026 at 8:52 PM ET

Sato, a left-handed-hitting 27-year-old third baseman and occasional outfielder, hit .306 with 39 homers and 106 RBIs this year.

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