The hot topic of the Houston Astros' offseason continues to be that of southpaw Framber Valdez, who is still floating around in free agency at this time.
The Houston Astros entered the offseason clearly needing to change a couple of things up following their first missed playoff appearance in close to a decade, however what that was going to mean was anyone's guess.
Astros manager Joe Espada and GM Dana Brown are entering the final seasons of their respective contracts. It’ll be Espada’s third season in the role and Brown’s fourth year running baseball operations.
Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic this spring as he begins his first season in Major League Baseball with Houston.
The Astros officially introduced Tatsuya Imai at Daikin Park this morning. The surprising three-year deal continues what has been a pitching-focused offseason for a Houston team losing Framber Valdez to free agency.
It's no secret Bryan Abreu has been a major part of the Houston Astros bullpen since 2022. A stocky right-hander with initial control issues since debuting in 2019 turned into one of the best relievers in the MLB since 2022.
The Houston Astros officially introduced the newest piece of their rotation on Monday, a moment that offered insight beyond contract details. Tatsuya Imai revealed the personal significance behind his decision to wear No.
"What's up H-Town? I'm ready to chase a world championship. Let's go, Houston." Looking at your google translate app with little to no experience speaking English and for that being the first thing to say to the media and fans is a definitive statement to a team excited to get to know you.
The Houston Astros got their big-name pitcher. This was a big surprise move. It was expected that the Astros might have to trade to get a top-of-the-line
The Houston Astros made a big splash this offseason in adding Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai to help round out the starting pitching rotation. And while that deal took the forefront of the offseason additions so far, the Astros might've gotten a hidden gem via a trade before Imai was signed.
With the Houston Astros surrounded by rumors around the moves the team could make in the offseason, the latest reporting gives insight into the players who are likely not be with the ball club anymore.
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
While the Houston Astros might not be the unanimous front-runners to win the AL West like they were during their dynasty era, they still have a team full of talent to make the playoffs and have a deep run in it.
The Houston Astros stunned much of baseball by landing Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai, someone most thought wasn’t on Houston’s radar. With that deal done, the Astros now face a Thursday deadline to settle with their remaining arbitration players.
Sometimes, Major League teams must take educated guesses with pitchers who are coming out of college with injuries. Teams like the Houston Astros must decide if they’re willing to wait on the pitcher to finish his rehab.
It might seem too early to start looking at potential starting lineups for when opening day rolls around, but ultimately, it is crucial to see where a ball club stands throughout the offseason.
Since 2017, something clearly has changed for the better when a pitcher takes their talents to Houston, Texas. Over the last several seasons, the Houston Astros have made it possible for their starting pitchers to reach their true potential.
The Houston Astros have been adding to their major league rotation this offseason with the additions of international star Tatsuya Imai and Mike Burrows, acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a trade.
Tatsuya Imai was a big free agent pitcher on the market who ended up signing this week. Though the Houston Astros decided to give it a go with the Japanese pitcher, apparently other teams had some concerns.
The Astros announced they’ve designated reliever Kaleb Ort for assignment. That opened the 40-man roster spot to finalize their three-year free agent deal with Tatsuya Imai.
With just over 24 hours to go before the end of his posting window, NPB star Tatsuya Imai agreed to a contract with the Houston Astros. The deal guarantees Imai $54 million over three years, and he can earn an additional $3 million in each season that he reaches 100 innings pitched.
The Houston Astros and star Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai are in agreement on a free agent contract, ESPN reported Thursday. It's a three-year deal with opt-outs that includes $54 million in guarantees and could be worth up to $63 million, per the report.
The Houston Astros offense struggled for long stretches last season, and injuries played a major role. However, multiple position players failed to produce consistently when it was needed.
The Houston Astros already have a surplus of infielders, and it will be interesting to see how the team decides on the starting infield lineup for 2026.