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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

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      0-1
      Tied-75th
    • ERA
      7.20
      Tied-84th
    • K
      7
      Tied-31st
    • WHIP
      1.60
      Tied-85th
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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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              2026 NL Cent Standings

              TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
              Milwaukee51.833-W2
              St. Louis42.6671W2
              Pittsburgh33.5002W2
              Cincinnati33.5002L2
              Chicago Cubs33.5002W1
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