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Astros Pitcher Imai Struggles, Raises Concerns Amid Injuries

4/11/2026

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Tatsuya Imai, a pitcher for the Houston Astros, had a disastrous outing against the Seattle Mariners, recording one out while allowing three runs and four walks.
The performance raises questions about his adjustment to MLB after transitioning from Japan.
His low strike percentage and command issues pressure the Astros rotation.
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada emphasized adjustments as the team navigates Imai's integration amid injuries to other key pitchers.

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Story summary

Tatsuya Imai, a pitcher for the Houston Astros, had a disastrous outing against the Seattle Mariners, recording one out while allowing three runs and four walks.
The performance raises questions about his adjustment to MLB after transitioning from Japan.
His low strike percentage and command issues pressure the Astros rotation.
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada emphasized adjustments as the team navigates Imai's integration amid injuries to other key pitchers.