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

Three Japanese players — Teruaki Sato, Kaima Taira, and Hiromi Itoh — have entered the MLB posting system, making them available to sign with Major League Baseball teams. Sato, a 27-year-old left-handed-hitting third baseman for the Hanshin Tigers, posted an impressive season with a .306 batting average, 39 home runs, and 106 RBIs. The announcement was made on November 3, 2026.