Astros shift Tatsuya Imai to the bullpen

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Astros move struggling starter Tatsuya Imai to the bullpen
Tatsuya Imai, the crown jewel of the Houston Astros’ catastrophic winter, is being moved to the bullpen. Manager Joe Espada announced Friday that Imai will be available in relief for the team’s critical series against the American League West-leading Texas Rangers.

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