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    Shota Imanaga

    ShotaImanaga

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago Cubs
    • #18
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.78 m, 79 kg
    • Birthdate
      1/9/1993 (32)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Kitakyushu, Japan
    • Status
      Active

    2025 season stats

    • W-L
      9-8
      Tied-59th
    • ERA
      3.73
    • K
      117
      Tied-86th
    • WHIP
      0.99
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      Grisham, Torres, Imanaga, Woodruff accept QOs

      • 3M
      • Jesse Rogers
      New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham (12) heads out of the dugout to warm up for the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.
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        Sources: OF Tucker among 13 to get $22M offer

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        Sources: OF Tucker among 13 to get $22M offer
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          Sources: Cubs lefty Imanaga set to be free agent

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          Sources: Cubs lefty Imanaga set to be free agent
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            Machado makes Cubs pay for Imanaga 'mistake'

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            Machado makes Cubs pay for Imanaga 'mistake'
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              'Grateful' Imanaga shines in Cubs return from IL

              • 7M
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              2025 NL Cent Standings

              TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
              Milwaukee9765.599-W1
              Chicago Cubs9270.5685W3
              Cincinnati8379.51214L1
              St. Louis7884.48119L4
              Pittsburgh7191.43826L1
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