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sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Imai Faces a New Frontier: Adjusting to Life and Baseball in Houston

Houston pitcher Tatsuya Imai says his early-season struggles and arm fatigue stem from adjusting to the American lifestyle, including travel schedules, meal timing, and unfamiliar ballparks/mounds, after signing a three-year deal with the Astros. He’s pitched 8 2/3 innings with 7 earned runs and 11 walks, was placed on the injured list, and Houston sits 6-11 as he tries to adapt following a 1.92 ERA season in Japan.

via New York Post|

#american-lifestyle #astros #japanese-player

sports5 months ago•6 min saved

Blue Jays Sign NPB Star Kazuma Okamoto to 4-Year Deal

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million contract, marking a significant move in their offseason, with Okamoto expected to be a key player at third base and versatile in the infield and outfield, while also representing a breakthrough in their efforts to acquire high-profile Japanese talent.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#blue-jays #free-agent #japanese-player