"Imai signed a three-year, $54MM deal with the club over the offseason, which fell below industry expectations for the former Japanese star. He has had a rough beginning, allowing seven earned runs and 11 unintentional walks in just 8 2/3 innings over three starts."
"The struggling pitching staff, which has a 5.97 ERA overall, is the main reason the club is out to a 10-18 start in 2026. Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier are both out with Grade 2 right shoulder strains and won't return for another 4-6 weeks."
"O'Hoppe took a foul ball off his wrist and finished the inning after being visited by the trainer. It is unclear whether O'Hoppe will miss any time, but the club might opt to play it safe for the next few days to avoid compromising his defense."
Tatsuya Imai is on the 15-day injured list due to right arm fatigue but is progressing well in rehab. He is scheduled for a bullpen session and could start a minor-league rehab assignment shortly. Imai's performance has been subpar, with seven earned runs and 11 walks in 8 2/3 innings. The Astros face a broader issue with multiple starting pitchers injured, contributing to a poor team record. Additionally, Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe is dealing with left wrist irritation after being hit by a foul ball.
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