"Imai's 7.27 ERA over his first 8 2/3 Major League innings is a sign that something isn't quite right. His only good start came in the hitter-friendly environment of Sutter Health Park, where he tossed 5 2/3 shutout innings against the Athletics on April 4."
"Imai retired only one of the seven Seattle batters he faced, as he hit a batter, allowed one hit, and issued four walks. He expressed that he was bothered by both the cooler weather in Seattle and a hard mound at T-Mobile Park."
Tatsuya Imai is returning to Houston for a medical examination due to a 'tired arm.' In his first MLB season, Imai has struggled with a 7.27 ERA over 8 2/3 innings. He is adjusting to the MLB schedule, pitching more frequently than in Nippon Professional Baseball. Imai's only strong performance was against the Athletics, while he faced difficulties against the Angels and Mariners. He cited cooler weather and a hard mound as contributing factors to his struggles, indicating an adjustment period is common for pitchers transitioning from NPB.
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