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AL East powerhouse linked to Shota Imanaga after the Cubs decline his club option, sparking major trade buzz around the star left-hander
With each passing day, it seems increasingly unlikely that the Chicago Cubs will try to re-sign star slugger Kyle Tucker in free agency this offseason. The rea
As a rookie, Imanaga took the league by storm, posting a 2.91 ERA over 173 1/3 innings and earning down-ballot Cy Young votes.
Shota Imanaga is now a free agent after a series of contract decisions initiated by the Chicago Cubs, league sources confirmed Tuesday, leaving the Japanese pitcher to weigh his future options.
A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that left-hander Shoto Imanaga became eligible for free agency when the Chicago Cubs declined an option to keep his contract by guaranteeing $57 million for the 2026-28 seasons and he turned down a $15.
The Reds are facing free agent decisions on several of their own pitchers: Zack Littell, Nick Martinez, Emilio Pagán, and Wade Miley. Tony Santillan, Graham Ashcraft and Connor Phillips are their top returning leverage relievers.