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    TatsuyaImai

    Houston Astros
    • Houston AstrosAstros
    • #45
    • Starting PitcherSP
    • HT/WT
      5' 11", 176 lbs
    • Birthdate
      5/9/1998 (28)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • HT/WT
      5' 11", 176 lbs
    • Birthdate
      5/9/1998 (28)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Tochigi, Japan
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      6-4
      Tied-125th
      ERA
      4.93
      K
      97
      Tied-132nd
      WHIP
      1.42
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    Racing Positions

      • Astros shift Imai to bullpen after rough start
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        Astros shift Imai to bullpen after rough start
        • Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Monday: Need a hitter? Check on the Red Sox
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          • ESPN Fantasy
          Boston Red Sox's Jarren Duran, left, and Andruw Monasterio, right, celebrate after scoring on a two-run double hit by Jahmai Jones in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Boston.
          • Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Wednesday: Imai, Tolle among top streamers
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            • ESPN Fantasy
            Tatsuya Imai #45 of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the bottom of the first inning at Comerica Park on June 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
            • Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Thursday: Is starting Matthew Boyd a smart move?
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              • ESPN Fantasy
              Matthew Boyd #16 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 27, 2026 in San Diego, California.
              • Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Friday: Will Sasaki, Imai bounce back?
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                • ESPN Fantasy
                Houston Astros starting pitcher Tatsuya throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
                • Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Friday: Sasaki, Imai, Baz among top streamers
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                  Roki Sasaki #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium on June 05, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
                  • Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Saturday: Ben Brown thriving in Cubs' rotation
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                    Ben Brown #32 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
                    • Astros' Santa finishes off combined no-no in debut
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                      Astros' Santa finishes off combined no-no in debut
                      • Struggling Imai set to return to Astros' rotation
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                        Struggling Imai set to return to Astros' rotation
                        • Astros' fatigued Imai to begin rehab assignment
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                          Astros' fatigued Imai to begin rehab assignment

                        2026 AL West Standings

                        TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
                        Houston8181.500-W2
                        Texas8082.4941L1
                        Seattle7686.4695W2
                        Athletics6498.39517L2
                        Los Angeles62100.38319L2
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