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Free agent infielders: It’s time for the Phillies to land their Japanese star

Will the Phillies take a swing at a free-agent infielder, like Japanese star Teruaki Sato or former All-Star Brandon Lowe?

By Evan Macy · PhillyVoice

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 3:48 PM

Key Things to Know

Evan Macy argues the Phillies must pursue Japanese free-agent star third baseman Teruaki Sato this offseason.
The Athletic's Jim Bowden projects Sato could command a five-year contract worth upwards of $180 million.
Key Phillies infielders Alec Bohm, Luis Arráez, and Edmundo Sosa are all entering free agency.

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Evan Macy of PhillyVoice argues that the Philadelphia Phillies should prioritize signing Japanese third baseman Teruaki Sato in free agency. Sato, a 27-year-old Triple Crown winner with the Hanshin Tigers, is making the jump to Major League Baseball. According to The Athletic's Jim Bowden, Sato is projected to secure a contract exceeding five years and $180 million.

With Alec Bohm and Luis Arráez entering free agency, Macy outlines five potential infield targets to reshape Philadelphia's roster. Alongside Sato, the writer highlights Brandon Lowe, J.P. Crawford, Gleyber Torres, and Mauricio Dubón as viable free-agent options that could address defensive and offensive infield needs.

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Free agent infielders: It’s time for the Phillies to land their Japanese star

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