Summary
The Detroit Tigers are predicted to sign Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai to a seven-year, $154 million contract. Although the New York Yankees have shown interest, the Tigers are expected to successfully make this deal, adding depth to their pitching roster.
Key Facts
- Tatsuya Imai is a Japanese baseball pitcher who is a free agent.
- The New York Yankees have expressed interest in signing Imai.
- Jim Bowden from The Athletic predicts the Detroit Tigers will sign Imai for $154 million over seven years.
- The Tigers might lose pitcher Tarik Skubal, which makes the signing of Imai significant.
- Detroit is waiting on pitcher Jackson Jobe to recover from Tommy John surgery.
- Competing against wealthy teams like the Yankees, Mets, and Giants may make it challenging for the Tigers to finalize the deal.
- The Tigers are looking to strengthen their team to potentially win a World Series.
