The New York Mets are reportedly cooling their interest in Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato, according to a report from Baseball Now. The Hanshin Tigers third baseman had been linked with a potential move to Major League Baseball, but the Mets' pursuit appears to be waning for unspecified reasons.
The report, authored by Aaliyan Mohammed and published on November 3, 2026, did not detail the specific factors behind the Mets' change in stance. Sato, who plays third base for the Hanshin Tigers in Nippon Professional Baseball, has drawn attention from MLB clubs for his power-hitting capabilities.
No official comment has been released by either the Mets organization or Sato's representatives regarding the reported shift in interest.
