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    Shota Imanaga

    ShotaImanaga

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago Cubs
    • #18
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      5' 10", 175 lbs
    • Birthdate
      9/1/1993 (31)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Kitakyushu, Japan
    • Status
      Active

    2025 season stats

    • W-L
      5-2
      Tied-63rd
    • ERA
      2.78
    • K
      41
      150+
    • WHIP
      1.00
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      'Grateful' Imanaga shines in Cubs return from IL

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        LHP Imanaga to rejoin Cubs on road next week

        • 16d
        Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.
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          Cubs to evaluate Imanaga after rehab start in Iowa

          • 19d
          Chicago Cubs Pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) throws a pitch during the MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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            Cubs' Imanaga progressing from hamstring strain

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            Cubs' Imanaga progressing from hamstring strain
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              TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
              Chicago Cubs5436.600-W1
              Milwaukee5040.5564W1
              St. Louis4843.5276.5L1
              Cincinnati4644.5118L2
              Pittsburgh3853.41816.5L3
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