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Houston plans to reinstate Tatsuya Imai from the injured list to bolster a thinning rotation ahead of a 13-game stretch, but his rehab outings have been uneven and control issues linger. With Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier sidelined and Lance McCullers Jr. uncertain for his next start, the Astros will lean on Mike Burrows, Spencer Arrighetti, Cody Bolton and Peter Lambert while evaluating Imai’s role for upcoming starts.
Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai, signed to a three-year, $54 million deal, has been sidelined by right‑arm fatigue and, via his interpreter, says adapting to life in the U.S.—including travel and dinner timing—may contribute to the issue. After three MLB starts, his return timeline is unclear though elbow imaging has been positive; the Astros have acknowledged the transitional differences between NPB and MLB schedules and conditions as potential factors.
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.
After a tough 10-game road trip, the Astros placed shortstop Jeremy Peña (Grade 1 hamstring strain) and right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the injured list, joining a growing group of players sidelined as the club fights to stay afloat. Peña previously fractured a finger in spring training, and Imai is dealing with right-arm fatigue as team doctors continue evaluation.
Houston placed shortstop Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a grade 1 hamstring strain and right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the 15-day IL due to right-arm fatigue (retroactive to April 12). Jayden Murray was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land, while Colton Gordon, J.P. France and Shay Whitcomb were recalled; France’s recall comes with an IL-exemption. The injuries compound a wave of Astros ailments, potentially prompting Correa to slide to short more often and Paredes to cover third, as Peña’s absence necessitates lineup adjustments while Meyers remains out with an oblique strain.
Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai left Seattle to Houston for a medical evaluation after reporting right-arm fatigue, a setback that compounds rotation concerns as Houston deals with injuries and a thin starter group early in the season.
The Houston Astros signed Tatsuya Imai to a three-year deal, which may influence their trade plans due to payroll and luxury tax considerations. While some key players are unlikely to be traded, others like Christian Walker and Jake Meyers could be potential trade targets to manage payroll and stay below the luxury tax threshold. The team's ownership remains cautious about exceeding the tax line, but past decisions suggest flexibility if the right opportunity arises.
Tatsuya Imai, a Japanese pitcher, has agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract with the Houston Astros, including performance-based escalators and opt-out options, making him one of the highest-paid Japanese pitchers in MLB history.
The Houston Astros have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai, a top free agent coming off a strong season in Japan, adding depth to their starting rotation amid some injury concerns among current starters.