What’s next: With Tatsuya Imai off the board, here are the 5 best remaining starters

Tatsuya Imai is off the board after signing with the Houston Astros. Here's a look at the remaining crop of free-agent pitchers.

Cubs are still waiting for their biggest offseason move after Tatsuya Imai picks Astros

Indeed, the Cubs are moving on after Imai’s decision to sign with the Houston Astros, reaching an agreement on a three-year contract that maxes out at $63 million and contains opt-out clauses after each season, The Athletic ’s Chandler Rome reported Thursday.

The Yankees just let a direct rival steal Tatsuya Imai on a nominal $63 million deal

The Houston Astros struck a major blow on Thursday afternoon, signing Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai to a three-year, $63 million […]

Mets 'not seriously involved' in Tatsuya Imai talks

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mets/onsi as Mets 'not seriously involved' in Tatsuya Imai talks. The New York Mets still need to improve their starting rotation before Spring Training, but another potential target is now off the board.

Tatsuya Imai Rumors, Latest MLB Buzz Ahead of Pitcher's Jan. 2 Posting Window

The next big domino on the pitching market will fall no later than Friday when Tatsuya Imai's 45-day posting window expires, requiring him to either sign with an MLB club or be returned to the Seibu Lions for the 2026 season.
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