MLB rumors: Rangers in mix for Sato, Dodgers seek infield help, Korean slugger could join free agent class

The Texas Rangers are among the teams interested in Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato, according to The Athletic, as MLB’s offseason rumors build after the general managers’ meetings. Sato, a third baseman for the Hanshin Tigers and Japan’s reigning Triple Crown winner, hit .306 with 39 home runs in 2026. The Dodgers are also seeking infield help, while Atlanta’s Evan Phillips signing was the week’s major transaction.