The Houston Astros signed pitcher Tatsuya Imai to a three-year, $54 million contract that included opt-out options after each season. Following the end of Houston’s season, there had been rampant speculation that he could choose to opt out after only…
Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai will not opt out of his contract following his first MLB season, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. The decision keeps the right-hander in Houston on his current deal, which has two years and $36 million remaining, with another opt-out available after the 2027 campaign.
Imai originally signed a three-year, $54 million deal with the Astros in January 2026 after being posted by the Saitama Seibu Lions. In his debut season, he went 6-4 with a 4.93 ERA across rotation and bullpen roles, helping pitch in a combined no-hitter before Houston's postseason exit.
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