Tatsuya Imai

Tatsuya Imai
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Astros, Tatsuya Imai Agree to Three-Year Deal

The Houston Astros and highly coveted free agent starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai have reached an agreement on a three-year, $54 million contract that could be worth up to $63 million. The club has yet to confirm the deal, which includes opt-outs. Jeff Passan of ESPN first reported on this development Thursday afternoon. The signing comes […]

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The Yankees have a questionable rotation, and NPB sensation Tatsuya Imai has six days left to sign, but is he a good fit with the Yankees?
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Tatsuya Imai a Potential Fit for Yankees

The clock is ticking on one of Japan’s best pitchers, as Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) product Tatsuya Imai has until January 2 to sign with an MLB team. His market has been surprisingly quiet up to this point, but that might change as the 27-year-old has six days left on his posting. So, while it’s […]

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Moves Yankees Should Make This Offseason

Free agency is officially in full swing, and the New York Yankees project as major players once again this offseason. The team has already made several moves, most notably bringing back Trent Grisham in centerfield. However, numerous players would be good targets for the Yankees this offseason, either via free agency or trade. SS Corey […]

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Tatsuya Imai Posted for Major League Teams

Superstar Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai has been posted this offseason for Major League Baseball, with all 30 major league teams being informed about his status on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has a negotiating window that begins on Wednesday and ends at the start of 2026. Imai comes from the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball. […]

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