Rōki Sasaki in the headlines as he battles for a spot in the Dodgers' rotation amid spring struggles; Japanese pitching prodigy, born 2001.
Japanese pitcher Imai has been placed on the injured list with arm fatigue after a difficult start to his MLB debut with Houston. He cites adjustment issues, including mound differences and lifestyle changes, as key factors. The Astros face ongoing injury challenges early in the season, impacting their rotation and performance.