Astros Hope Top 10 Pitching Prospect Worth Wait After Tommy John Surgery

Sometimes, Major League teams must take educated guesses with pitchers who are coming out of college with injuries.

Kona Takahashi — who Astros reportedly had interest in — will return to Japan in 2026

Astros were reportedly interested in Japanese pitcher Kona Takahashi before they brought Tatsuya Imai into the fold

Houston Astros land Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai with major MLB contract

The Houston Astros have reportedly signed pitcher Tatsuya Imai of Japan, an imported ace Scott Boras compared to World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
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MLB insider confident in $45M Astros star's fit in Houston

The Houston Astros ended Japanese starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai's free agency ahead of his signing deadline of Friday by signing a three-year, $54 million deal on Thursday.

MLB rumors: The other teams ‘seriously involved’ in Tatsuya Imai talks before Astros signing

MLB rumors detail which teams were seriously involved in Tatsuya Imai talks before the Astros finalized his deal.

Tatsuya Imai signs with Astros: NPB ace agrees to uncommon contract with Houston

The Astros have landed the offseason's top Japanese pitcher. Houston and right-hander Tatsuya Imai have agreed to a deal, CBS Sports HQ's Jim Bowden confirmed Thursday. It's a three-year contract that could be worth up to $63 million,

MLB trade rumors: Atlanta Braves predicted to bag $180 million Houston Astros big man to solve rotation issues ahead of deadline

The Atlanta Braves are being linked more and more to Framber Valdez as the left-hander enters free agency following the 2025 season. No agreement is i.

Astros’ postseason streak ended in season with dubious distinction in MLB history

The Houston Astros fell out of first place in the AL West. But they weren’t the only team that lost a division lead.
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