Japanese Player

Building on reports of the agreement, right-hander Tatsuya Imai's three-year, $54 million pact with the Houston Astros includes a $2 million signing bonus, opt-outs after 2026 and 2027, and innings-based escalators that could reach $63 million total, per a source via the Associated Press. The 27-year-old Japanese All-Star's deal must be finalized by Friday under posting rules.