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Chicago Cubs: Insider says team will part ways with popular veteran

The Chicago Cubs got a good deal when they signed Japanese All-Star Shota Imanaga. Through three years of service, the southpaw starting pitcher logged almost 500 innings and posted a record of 35-21 with an ERA of 3.45 for about…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 6:29 PM
Chicago Cubs: Insider says team will part ways with popular veteran
Key Things to Know
  • The Chicago Cubs are reportedly expected to part ways with veteran pitcher Shota Imanaga in free agency.
  • MLB insider Patrick Mooney stated that the Cubs no longer trust Imanaga at an elite level.
  • Imanaga allowed 93 home runs across three seasons in Chicago while logging a 35-21 record.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Chicago Cubs are expected to part ways with veteran starting pitcher Shota Imanaga in free agency, according to MLB insider Patrick Mooney on the North Side Territory podcast. The Cubs reportedly lack the trust required to keep Imanaga in a prominent rotation spot following declining performance and high home run rates.

Imanaga recorded a 35-21 record and a 3.45 ERA over three seasons with Chicago after signing on a qualifying offer. The Cubs are anticipated to let the 33-year-old walk as a free agent to reinvest salary into new top-tier pitching options.

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