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Left-hander Shota Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs are working toward an agreement, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Tuesday.
Imanaga, 30, excelled during eight seasons with the Yokohama Bay Stars, going 74-55 with a 2.96 ERA and striking out 1,183 in 1,129u2154 innings.
While his fastball averages only 92 mph, Imanaga generates a significant amount of carry on the pitch, leading to the gaudy strikeout numbers and general effectiveness not often seen in someone who stands 5-foot-10.
In 2023, Imanaga, recognizable for throwback style high socks, posted a 2.