The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly in hot pursuit of Japanese pitching sensation Tatsuya Imai, aiming to strengthen their rotation amidst uncertainty surrounding Ranger Suarez and Zack Wheeler. Imai, a 27-year-old right-hander, boasts an impressive 1.92 ERA from 24 starts in 2025. The Phillies, along with the Yankees, Blue Jays, and Mets, are among the leading contenders to sign Imai, with MLB Networks David Vassegh citing his Japanese sources. Imais statistics, including a 1.92 ERA, 101 hits allowed, 38 runs, 6 home runs, and 178 strikeouts in 163.2 innings, make him a highly sought-after addition. The Phillies have previously attempted to sign other Japanese stars without success, but securing Imai could significantly bolster their pitching staff.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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