Astros Signing
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.
The Houston Astros have signed Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai to a three-year contract worth up to $63 million, including opt-outs after each season. This move comes one day before Imai's posting window closed, following his standout 2025 season in Nippon Professional Baseball. The deal highlights ongoing interest in international pitching talent amid a slow-moving MLB free agency market.