| Date | News |
| 1/06/26 | Japanese star Imai aims to win title with Astros. Tatsuya Imai made his intentions clear with his first few words during an introductory news conference with the Houston Astros on Monday. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47517578/japan... |
| 1/05/26 | Japanese ace pitcher Imai signs with Astros. Star Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai signed a three-year deal with the Houston Astros, the team announced on Friday. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47472235/tatsu... |
| 1/04/26 | Japanese ace pitcher Imai signs with Astros. Star Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai signed a three-year deal with the Houston Astros, the team announced on Friday. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47472235/tatsu... |
| 1/03/26 | With opt-outs back in focus after Tatsuya Imai signing, is the Phillies’ stance prohibitive, advantageous or both?. On its face, Tatsuya Imai’s three-year, up-to-$63 million contract with the Houston Astros seemed like a deal the Phillies could’ve beat. Especially given their interest in establishing themselves in the Japanese market and finding a player to get the ball rolling. Especially given their reported interest in Imai himself. But if you take the club […] Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/01/philadelphia-ph... |
| 1/02/26 | Mets weren’t sold on Tatsuya Imai as impact starter: report. Here's why the Mets were reportedly never serious about pursuing right-hander Tatsuya Imai before he reached an agreement on a three-year pact with the Astros on Thursday. Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-werent-sold-on-tatsuy... |
| 1/01/26 | Offseason Rumors: Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai to sign with Astros. Read Phillies offseason rumors and more at PhilliesNation.com Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/01/philadelphia-ph... |