The Chicago Cubs declined a three-year, $57 million option for left-hander Shota Imanaga, who subsequently opted for free agency after a disappointing 2025 season that included a 4.70 ERA in the second half and an 8.10 ERA in the postseason. Imanaga, who finished with a 24-11 record and a 3.28 ERA during his tenure with the Cubs, now becomes an intriguing free-agent option as the Cubs seek additional starting pitching.
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