"Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. Imai gets a $2 million signing bonus and salaries of $16 million this year and $18 million in each of the final two seasons."
"He can earn an additional $3 million in performance bonuses this year: $1 million each for 80, 90 and 100 innings. His 2027 and 2028 salaries would escalate by the amount of performance bonuses earned in 2026, which could raise the deal's value to $63 million over three years. Imai can opt out after the 2026 and 2027 seasons."
Tatsuya Imai agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with the Houston Astros, including a $2 million signing bonus and salaries of $16 million in 2026 and $18 million in each of the next two seasons. He can earn $3 million in 2026 performance bonuses ($1 million at 80, 90 and 100 innings), which would raise his 2027–28 salaries and could increase the deal's value to $63 million. Imai can opt out after 2026 and 2027. The posting agreement requires finalization by 5 p.m. EST Friday. Imai, 27, posted a 1.92 ERA with 178 strikeouts in 163 2/3 innings this season, is 58-45 with a 3.15 ERA over eight Seibu seasons, has 907 strikeouts, and is a three-time All-Star.
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