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Cubs Ace Projected To Sign 2-Year, $50M Deal After Shocking Option Decision

Cubs Ace Projected To Sign 2-Year, $50M Deal After Shocking Option Decision

Summary

The Chicago Cubs decided not to keep pitcher Shota Imanaga, making him a free agent. It's expected that Imanaga will get a new contract worth around $50 million for two years, with teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers showing interest in signing him.

Key Facts

  • Shota Imanaga is now a free agent after the Chicago Cubs declined a club option on his contract.
  • The Cubs had an option for a three-year contract with Imanaga worth nearly $60 million.
  • Imanaga then declined player options worth $15 million per year.
  • CBS Sports predicts Imanaga will sign a two-year, $50 million deal.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the teams interested in signing Imanaga.
  • Imanaga is expected to sign a contract similar to last winter's Nathan Eovaldi's deal.
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