"Stop Sending David Stearns to Japan" - Fans React as Mets Interest in Teruaki Sato Wanes After Bo Bichette Decision
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Bo Bichette's $42 Million Career Decision Might Have Costed Mets $115 Million 3B
Bo Bichette’s decision to stay with the New York Mets has changed the team’s offseason plans. Bichette, 28, chose not to opt out of his three-year, $126 million contract this winter. He will earn $42 million in 2027, the second year of the deal. The Mets signed Bichette in January 2026. The contract lets him […]
[Sports Chosun Reporter Park Sang-kyung] The atmosphere surrounding the New York Mets, who were mentioned as a likely destination for Teruaki Sato (Hanshin Tigers), appears to be changing rapidly. On the 4th (Korean time), The Athletic in the U.S. reported, citing sources, that "the likelihood of the Mets actively recruiting Sato has decreased." Sports Nippon in Japan also cited this report, expressing concern by asking, "Is the Mets withdrawing…
"Stop sending David Stearns to Japan" - Fans react as Mets interest in Teruaki Sato wanes after Bo Bichette decision
Ever since Bo Bichette announced he will continue with the New York Mets, the organization's alleged interest in acquiring Japanese free agent Teruaki Sato has waned, popular content page "Sleeper Met
Mets Less Likely to Pursue Teruaki Sato After Bichette Opts In
The Mets appear less likely to pursue Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato now that Bo Bichette is staying in Queens and is expected to play third base. With first base, designated hitter and second base already crowded, New York may instead seek a right-handed platoon partner for Jared Young while prioritizing starting pitching.
Mets Notes: Bichette, Sato, First Base
Back in August, the Mets were connected to Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato, who is now available via the posting system. This week, a report from Tim Britton and Will Sammon of The Athletic suggests that the club is less likely to make a push there now that infielder Bo Bichette has opted to stay in […]
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