Astros' Tatsuya Imai Set for Rehab Assignment After Injury
Astros' Imai (arm fatigue) set for rehab outing
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Houston Astros rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai is scheduled for a rehabilitation outing following his recovery from right arm fatigue, which placed him on the injured list on April 12. Manager Joe Espada confirmed Imai's positive progress during bullpen sessions, indicating he is ready to return to action.
- 01Tatsuya Imai was placed on the injured list due to right arm fatigue on April 12.
- 02He has successfully completed two bullpen sessions and is feeling good.
- 03Imai will begin with one rehab outing before further assessments.
- 04He signed a three-year, $54 million contract with the Astros after playing in Japan.
- 05This season, Imai has a record of 1-0 with a 7.27 ERA over three starts.
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Tatsuya Imai, a rookie pitcher for the Houston Astros, is set to embark on a rehabilitation assignment following a stint on the injured list due to right arm fatigue. Manager Joe Espada reported that Imai has successfully completed two bullpen sessions and is feeling strong, indicating that his arm's strength has returned. Imai was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 12 and is expected to start with one rehab outing to assess his readiness for a return to the main roster. The Japanese right-hander signed a lucrative three-year, $54 million contract with the Astros after a successful season with the Seibu Lions in Japan. So far this season, Imai holds a record of 1-0 with a 7.27 ERA, having issued 11 walks and recorded 13 strikeouts in 8.2 innings across three starts.
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Imai's return could bolster the Astros' pitching rotation, which is crucial for their performance in the ongoing season.
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