Astros sign Tatsuya Imai

Описание: Mike and Brett talk about the Astros latest signing. #npbファン
The Houston Astros add international pitching depth, signing Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai — and on this episode of Back to the Bullpen, we break down what that move actually means.

Former MLB pitcher Mike Stanton and Brett Chancey dig into Imai’s pitching profile, his arsenal, command, and how his skill set translates from Japan to Major League Baseball. This isn’t box-score scouting — it’s real evaluation. Where does Imai fit in the Astros’ pitching pipeline? Is this depth, upside, or a future rotation piece in development?

We also zoom out to the bigger picture: what this signing tells us about Houston’s offseason strategy, how the Astros are approaching pitching acquisition differently, and why international arms continue to matter as the organization reshapes its staff.

No noise. No guessing games. Just straight baseball talk, real pitching insight, and honest expectations.
00:00 – Intro
01:05 – Astros sign Tatsuya Imai: initial reaction
03:10 – Imai’s pitching background & experience in Japan
06:00 – Pitch mix breakdown: fastball, secondaries & command
10:20 – Translating Imai’s stuff to MLB hitters
14:45 – Where does Imai fit in the Astros’ pitching depth chart?
18:30 – Development path: bullpen arm or starter upside?
22:40 – What this signing says about Houston’s offseason strategy
26:30 – Final thoughts & expectations moving forward


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