The Houston Astros on Friday announced the acquisition of Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai from the Seibu Lions via the posting system on a three-year, $54 million deal.The contract includes a clause that allows Imai to opt out after the 2026 and 2027 seasons and could earn the former Seibu ace up to $63 million with performance bonuses, according to U.S. media.The Astros plan to officially introduce the 27-year-old at a press conference on Monday.Houston is seeking to return to Major League Baseball's pinnacle after winning the World Series in 2017 and 2022 but missing the playof…READ FULL ARTICLE
