Astros Activate Imai, Set Up Six-Man Rotation as Peña and Meyers Rehab
TL;DR
Houston activates Tatsuya Imai from the injured list for the second game against Seattle, likely restoring a six-man rotation as Arrighetti and Lambert fill depth roles; Nate Pearson shifts to a reliever role after elbow surgery rehab, and Jeremy Peña and Jake Meyers are set to begin rehab assignments soon. The injuries have left Houston at 16-26, among the AL’s worst records, with Hader nearing a return and more bullpen notes in play.
- Astros Notes: Imai, Pearson, Peña, Meyers MLB Trade Rumors
- Imai's struggles continue in 1st start back from IL MLB.com
- Astros' struggling Tatsuya Imai to return to rotation next week ESPN
- Tatsuya Imai’s latest implosion further lessens Astros’ expectations for starter The New York Times
- Astros’ Tatsuya Imai gives up grand slam in 1st game back from IL Yahoo Sports
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