Houston Astros Sign Japanese Star Tatsuya Imai in Deal Reaching $63 Million

Houston, Thursday, 1 January 2026.
The Astros aim to revitalize their rotation by committing up to $63 million to Japanese standout Tatsuya Imai. The 27-year-old right-hander brings a 1.92 ERA and a declared ambition to dethrone the Dodgers, signaling Houston’s aggressive push to return to postseason contention in 2026.