Houston Astros sign star pitcher Tatsuya Imai to 3-year deal worth up to $63 million

The Houston Astros have reached an agreement with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, locking up one of the most sought-after pitchers to come out of Nippon Professional Baseball this offseason. According to multiple reports on Thursday, the deal was finalized just ahead of the expiration of Imai’s 45-day posting window, which was set to close Friday evening. The contract spans three years and could be worth as much as $63 million, with opt-out clauses after each season. The agreement includes $54 million guaranteed and an average base salary of $18 million per year, plus performance incentives that could push annual