Tatsuya Imai heading back to Houston in latest Astros pitching injury concern
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“The Astros needed another injury concern, but that’s exactly what unfolded with Tatsuya Imai.”
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“Imai, a rookie right-hander, inked a deal worth up to $63 million with Houston.”
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“Imai exited his start Friday following just one out.”
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“Imai flew from Seattle back to Houston after his start.”
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“Imai allowed three runs in one-third of an inning, with one hit, four walks, and hit a batter.”
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“Imai complained the mound at T-Mobile Park was 'really hard' and was not used to the weather conditions (64°F and breezy).”
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“Imai mentioned he is used to pitching in six stadiums in Japan but must adjust to 30 stadiums in MLB.”
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“Starting pitchers Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier were diagnosed with Grade 2 shoulder strains and placed on the injured list.”
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“The Astros are 6-8 after a 9-6 loss to the Mariners.”
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“Imai entered the offseason as the top Japanese starter on the market.”
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“Imai signed with the Astros one day before his 45-day signing window closed.”
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“Imai stated he did not want to follow Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki to the Dodgers.”
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“Imai had a 2.14 ERA over two seasons with the Seibu Lions.”
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“Imai pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings against the A’s.”
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