Astros shuffle Tatsuya Imai to the bullpen for this series against the Rangers after a rough outing—just two outs, two runs, four walks. Manager Joe Espada calls it a short-term fix to help Imai regain rhythm. The righty, signed for $54M after eight seasons in Japan, has shown flashes of brilliance—including a no-hitter against these same Rangers—but struggles to stay deep, with five starts lasting three innings or less. His record: 6-4, 5.83 ERA in 58⅔ innings, 72 strikeouts. The team’s plan? Give him limited bullpen innings while tweaking mechanics, leveraging his Japanese relief experience to rebuild confidence—and hopefully get him back to starting down the road.
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