Houston Astros to sign Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai to three-year deal worth up to $63 million - Report

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Tatsuya Imai had a remarkable 2025 season for the Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, posting a 10-5 record with a 1.92 ERA and 178 strikeouts to 45 walks in 163⅔ innings.

Tatsuya Imai in action(MLB/X)

The Houston Astros have made a major splash in the MLB free agency market by agreeing to terms with star Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai on a three-year contract. According to a report by ESPN, the deal guarantees $54 million and could reach $63 million with incentives, positioning it as one of the richest for a posted Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher.

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