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Cubs insider leaves little doubt about the odds of a reunion with Shota Imanaga

According to one Chicago Cubs insider, there's little chance Jed Hoyer explores a reunion with left-hander Shota Imanaga in free agency.

By Jake Misener · Cubbies Crib

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Cubs beat writer Patrick Mooney reported that the Cubs and Shota Imanaga are likely to part ways this winter.
Jake Misener argues Chicago is unlikely to offer Imanaga a multi-year deal in free agency.
Imanaga allowed a career-worst 35 home runs in 2026, ranking second-highest in MLB.

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Chicago Cubs beat writer Patrick Mooney indicated on the North Sider Territory podcast that the Cubs and left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga are likely to part ways this winter. Cubbies Crib's Jake Misener highlighted that the organization appears unlikely to offer the 32-year-old starter a new multi-year contract.

Imanaga struggled with home runs in 2026, surrendering 35 long balls, the second-most in Major League Baseball, despite posting a 2.25 ERA across five September starts. Across three seasons in Chicago, the southpaw recorded a 3.45 ERA and 1.038 WHIP over nearly 500 innings.

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