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“I’m starting to hate my favorite team” – Yankees fans lament team’s skepticism of Teruaki Sato despite stellar 2026 NPB season

Jack Curry of YES Network recently said that even though the New York Yankees have an opening at third base, he does not think Teruaki Sato is “a player they will be interested in.

By Kaushani Chatterjee · Sportskeeda

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 4:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Yankees fans are frustrated following reports suggesting the team is skeptical of signing NPB star Teruaki Sato.
Jack Curry and Chris Kirschner reported New York has concerns regarding Sato's defense at third base.
The Hanshin Tigers posted Sato, opening a 45-day negotiating window for an MLB permanent transfer.

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New York Yankees fans expressed strong frustration on social media following reports that the club may avoid pursuing Japanese third baseman Teruaki Sato due to defensive concerns. YES Network analyst Jack Curry and The Athletic's Chris Kirschner both cast doubt on the team's interest, pointing to Sato's 18 errors in 2026 despite New York's major offensive struggles at third base.

The Hanshin Tigers officially posted the Triple Crown winner alongside several other international stars, initiating a negotiation window with MLB clubs. Despite the skepticism from team insiders, reporters Ken Rosenthal and Jon Heyman indicate the Yankees could still be involved in the competitive market for Sato's permanent signing.

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