Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai expected to remain with team amid free agency talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai is expected to opt into his player option for the 2026-27 season, valued at $18.6 million. After joining the Astros from Japan's NPB, Imai had a challenging first year, posting a 6-4 record and a 4.93 ERA over 23 appearances, hampered by arm fatigue. With two years remaining on his contract, he has another opt-out opportunity after the 2027 season. Imai's decision to stay offers him a chance to improve following his underwhelming debut in MLB.
- •Tatsuya Imai is expected to opt into his player option with the Astros.
- •The player option is worth $18.6 million for the 2026-27 season.
- •Imai had a 6-4 record and 4.93 ERA in 23 appearances last season.
- •Imai spent time on the injury reserve due to arm fatigue.
- •He will have another opt-out option after the 2027 season.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — MLB insider provides update on Astros pitcher's free agency status
"It's looking like Tatsuya Imai won't be going anywhere for now.
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