Imai’s Pitching Crossroads | Houston Astros News

The Astros are stuck in a pitching dilemma with Imai, who’s been asked to expand his arsenal to boost his fastball and slider—but recent struggles have left his future uncertain. Manager Espada is holding off on decisions, having already worked with Imai on adjustments, while the team balances patience with playoff urgency. With the season on the line, every pitch matters, and the Astros are watching closely to see if Imai can turn things around—or if they’ll need to pivot. 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/1e36245e5df49b71