Tatsuya Imai Signs With Astros

According to multiple reports, Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai is signing with the Houston Astros. Jon Heyman of the New York Post was first on the scene. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the contract is a three-year deal, with opt-outs every season. Imai will be making $18 million minimum per year but can max out at $21 million per season based on innings pitched.

Tatsuya Imai. Photo Credit: Seibu Lions

The 27-year-old righty was just a day away from his deadline to sign with a MLB team.