MLB trade rumors: Braves eye $54m Astros star to boost roster health

Atlanta Braves are eyeing Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai to bolster their rotation ahead of the 2026 season due to existing pitching injuries. A potential trade with the Houston Astros could see Atlanta acquire Imai, offering immediate stability. This move would involve sending prospects Hurston Waldrep and Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Houston, securing much-needed pitching depth for the Braves.