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Tatsuya Imai Addresses Command Concerns Ahead of Astros Return

Houston Astros On SI·Dominic Minchella·26 days ago
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The Houston Astros might've just been dealt a massive blow following the announcement made by All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa , but there might be some hope that fans can hold onto to. As announced by Chandler Rome of The Athletic on X (formerly Twitter), Tatsuya Imai will return to the Astros' starting rotation in his next outing after his rehab starts in Sugar Land. Joe Espada is getting a much-needed starting pitcher back , but there are still some semi-concerns with his command. Before hitting the injured list on April 12, Imai didn't have the command he's been known for in Japan. Posting a 7.27 ERA to a 2.08 WHIP in 8.2 innings of work , Imai wasn't what Houston was expecting in his first go-around in Major League Baseball, primarily for the lack of strike-throwing. Imai's Thoughts on His Command Troubles Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai (45) prepares to throw on the mound.…

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