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Left-hander Shota Imanaga has been a highlight of an otherwise-disappointing Cubs season. Signed in January, he has been the team’s most consistent starter, has emerged as a fan favorite and earned a nod as a National League All-Star.
To rally for an NL wild-card spot and salvage the season, the Cubs will need Imanaga to remain a dependable part of their rotation through the end of September and maybe beyond.
He thinks he can do that.