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Astros' Imai could exceed expectations in 2026

January 5, 2026 04:43 PM

Eric Samulski expects Tatsuya Imai to be a "really solid" add for the Houston Astros, where a strong pitch mix could lead him to "outproduce" his contract in his very first MLB season.

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