Tatsuya Imai to Houston, Kazuma Okamoto to Toronto & A Few Resolutions
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic
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Show Notes
Eno and DVR return for their first show of 2026 to discuss Tatsuya Imai's fit in Houston, Kazuma Okamoto's move to the Blue Jays, Tyler Mahle to the Giants, late-inning options for the Angels, and a few resolutions for the year ahead.
Rundown
2:39 Tatsuya Imai: Signs with Astros (Three-Year Deal, Two Opt-Outs)
10:24 A Light Group of Starting Pitchers in Pick 200-300 Range
18:39 Kazuma Okamoto: Lands in Toronto
26:33 Tyler Mahle: Inks One-Year Deal with Giants
34:13 Kirby Yates Joins the Halos' Bullpen; Who Closes in Anaheim?
44:14 Nick Kurtz's Role in the A's Core
50:31 Rumors & Resolutions: Freddy Peralta, Edward Cabrera & Eno is Ferris Bueller
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