As Hanshin's Teruaki Sato seeks an offseason move to MLB through the posting system, Korean media have reported that the Dodgers are considering acquiring him, while the view has also been expressed that the Japan national team's popularity will rise further in the future.
Multiple reports say the Los Angeles Dodgers are considering acquiring Teruaki Sato (佐藤輝明) of the Hanshin Tigers. The article cites Sato's case as an offseason move, with the player seeking a transfer through the posting system.
Korean media are focusing on the development and have covered the possibility of a move to a major U.S. team. The article reports the Dodgers' interest in acquiring him while also presenting the perspective of the Korean media.
Another article's headline predicts that the popularity of the Japan national team will accelerate further with the addition of a new star. No specific basis or figures have been presented at this point, but the view is expressed that fan interest will increase.