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Astros sign Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai to three-year contract
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The Houston Astros have agreed to a three-year deal with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, worth $54 million guaranteed and up to $63 million with incentives. The 27-year-old, posted by the Saitama Seibu Lions, brings a strong track record from Nippon Professional Baseball to bolster Houston's rotation. Imai's contract includes opt-outs after each season and performance bonuses based on innings pitched.