Tatsuya Imai
Isaac Paredes' game-winning double lifts Astros to 9-7 comeback win over Angels
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Isaac Paredes hit a two-run double in the eighth inning to propel the Houston Astros to a 9-7 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday at Daikin Park, securing a split of their four-game series. Following a rough MLB debut by starter Tatsuya Imai and building on Saturday's six-run comeback, the versatile infielder—starting at three positions early in 2026—capitalized behind Yordan Alvarez, earning praise from manager Joe Espada.
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.
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Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai has agreed to a three-year contract with the Houston Astros worth up to $63 million, including opt-out clauses after the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The 27-year-old right-hander, previously with the Saitama Seibu Lions in Nippon Professional Baseball, surprised many by choosing a shorter deal than preseason projections anticipated. While around 15 teams showed interest, concerns about his fastball translation to Major League Baseball influenced the market dynamics.