Pitching
Astros introduce Japanese signing Tatsuya Imai at Houston press conference
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Five days after agreeing to a three-year, $54 million contract with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, the Houston Astros formally introduced the 27-year-old at Daikin Park on January 5, 2026. The three-time NPB All-Star expressed excitement about chasing a World Series, while team executives highlighted expanded Asian scouting efforts.
Prospect Carlos Lagrange has drawn praise from Gerrit Cole during New York Yankees spring training in Tampa, Florida, for his triple-digit fastballs. The 22-year-old right-hander threw multiple pitches over 100 mph in live batting practice, leaving the former Cy Young winner astonished. Lagrange's performance has sparked discussions about his potential big-league impact this season.
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In his first appearance for the New York Mets, reliever Devin Williams allowed a first-pitch home run on a new cutter during a 14-3 spring training win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The pitcher, who signed a three-year, $51 million contract this offseason, is working to add the cutter and a slider to his primarily fastball-changeup repertoire. Manager Carlos Mendoza described the addition as a luxury to enhance Williams' elite pitching.
Boston Red Sox förvärvade vänsterhänt pitchningsprospekt Jake Bennett från Washington Nationals i utbyte mot högerhänta Luis Perales på måndagen. Båda pitchers, nyliga överlevare av Tommy John-kirurgi, representerar ett byte av högupside-prospekt i Bostons pågående pitchningomstrukturering. Affären belyser kopplingar mellan lagenas front offices.
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Uppdatering av tidigare rapporter: St. Louis Cardinals har kommit överens om ett ettårskontrakt med 28-årige högerhänt kastare Dustin May, rankad som 36:e bästa free agent. Den skadetalangfulla kastaren erbjuder låg risk med hög potential till en rotation som behöver djup.