Pitching Staff
Following earlier trade discussions including with the Mets, the San Diego Padres are weighing deals from their deep bullpen to shore up a thin starting rotation as spring training nears. GM A.J. Preller has dismissed converting high-leverage arms to starters and stresses preserving the elite relief corps that powered recent playoffs, though he remains open to overwhelming offers.
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The Houston Astros have bolstered their pitching staff with the addition of Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai, marking the likely final move in their offseason overhaul. Despite the probable loss of Framber Valdez to free agency, the team has added three starting pitchers and built significant depth to address last season's injury woes. Manager Joe Espada expressed excitement about the group's potential to ease pressure on the bullpen.