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Houston Astros introduce Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai at Daikin Park press conference.
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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.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will activate two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell from the injured list to start against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. The move comes as the team places right-hander Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list with low back spasms.

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Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal is making positive progress following surgery to remove a loose body from his elbow. The procedure took place on Wednesday, and the team reports an optimistic outlook for his return to the rotation.

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.

Shane Baz expressed excitement about joining the Baltimore Orioles following his December 19 trade from the Tampa Bay Rays, highlighting his prior work with catcher Adley Rutschman and optimism for the team's aggressive rebuild after a 75-87 season.

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Toronto Blue Jays prospect CJ Van Eyk is regaining form in the Mexican Winter League, posting strong numbers that could earn him a spot in the organization's rotation. Amid rumors of trading veteran Jose Berrios, Van Eyk's performance highlights his potential as an 'exciting arm' for the team in 2026. The 27-year-old right-hander was once a top draft pick but has been sidelined by injuries.

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