Cubs, Ace Mutually Opt Out of Star Hurler’s Contract: Report
Summary
The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Shota Imanaga have both opted out of his contract. Imanaga is now a free agent and one of the top left-handed pitchers available this offseason.Key Facts
- Shota Imanaga was initially signed by the Cubs on a four-year, $53 million deal.
- The Cubs decided not to extend Imanaga’s contract for a fifth year.
- Imanaga had the option to opt out of a $15 million player option for next season, which he chose to exercise.
- Imanaga is now a free agent, and other teams are interested in signing him.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox are potential teams that might show interest in Imanaga.
- In his two years with the Cubs, Imanaga made 54 starts and had an ERA of 3.28, an important baseball pitching statistic.
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