Imai's Inconsistency Threatens Astros Rotation | Houston Astros News

Imai’s latest meltdown—four walks, 33 pitches, pulled after one inning—adds to Houston’s rotation woes as they limp toward the trade deadline. Despite a gritty 6-4 win, the bullpen’s overworked and the Astros’ starting depth is crumbling with injuries and shaky performances. Imai’s talent flashes, but his early exits are unsustainable, especially with his hefty contract. While the team’s playoff hopes remain alive in the AL West, they’re prioritizing an outfielder at the deadline over another starter, making every pitch count more than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/56e33beb10ea861e