Tatsuya Imai

NPB All-Star hurler inks deal with Astros

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The electric arm of Tatsuya Imai is headed to Houston, joining the Astros on a three-year, $54 million deal. The former Saitama Seibu Lions pitcher brings a career 3.15 ERA (eight NPB seasons) to MLB after logging a single-season best 1.92 in 2025. Astros fans are eager to see what Imai, a three-time NPB All-Star, brings to their team’s pitching department.