From Seibu Lions to H-Town: McTaggart on Imai's Arrival & Rotation Boost

Jumping into 2026 now and switching to baseball for a moment, the Astros turn things up a notch as they make a splash in their offseason by acquiring Japanese RHP Imai Tatsuya on a 3-year contract running through 2028 with opt-outs effective after the 2026-27 season. Continuously evaluating and adding depth to the starting rotation, Astros beat writer Brian McTaggart joins Dan and Chris to share some insight into the front office's decision to bring in Imai and where he fits into the organization's future moving forward.

Houston Astros Introduce Tatsuya Imai

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