Shota Imanaga

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Shota Imanaga

Shota Imanaga is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball. Nicknamed "The Throwing Philosopher," he previously played for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 2016 to 2023. Imanaga is a two-time NPB All-Star and led the Central League in strikeouts in 2023 before transitioning to MLB.

He is notable for his successful debut season with the Cubs, during which he was named an All-Star. His performance solidified his reputation as a significant international talent and a key contributor to his team's pitching rotation.

Imanaga has been in the news recently for his contract decision. In November 2025, multiple sports news outlets reported that he accepted a one-year qualifying offer to remain with the Chicago Cubs for the upcoming season. This move provides stability for the Cubs' pitching staff as they prepare for the new season.

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