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MLB Free Agency: Tucker, Bichette Among 13 To Get $22 Million Qualifying Offers

Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Kyle Schwarber are among 13 players who have received $22,025,000 qualifying offers from their former teams.

5 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

handed qualifying offer The Cubs extended Imanaga a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Chicago opted to decline Imanaga's three-year, $57.75 million option earlier this week, but they'll extend the 32-year-old south paw a qualifying offer. Imanaga could forego the qualifying offer and look to field a larger or longer deal on the open market. After a stellar rookie campaign in 2024, Imanaga took a step back during the 2025 regular season. His ERA dropped from 2.91 to 3.73, his K/9 moved from 9.0 to 7.3 and his HR/9 went from 1.4 to 1.9.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

One Source Thinks Shōta Imanaga Will Still Be With the Cubs Next Year - Bleacher Nation Is all of this angling for a one-year deal?

1 DAY AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

With Shota testing free agency, how will Cubs address rotation? CHICAGO -- By the time the Cubs reached the National League Division Series, manager Craig Counsell’s options for his rotation were limited....

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Potential Cubs trade sees Chicago get $15.5 million two-time All-Star from division rival to upgrade from Shota Imanaga | Sporting News This would get the Cubs the ace they desperately need.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB Rumors: Pitcher Pursued By Red Sox Shockingly Hits Free Agency - NESN.com Shota Imanaga has become a free agent, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on Tuesday. The Chicago Cubs shockingly declined their three-year, $...

2 DAYS AGO • NESN.COM

Cubs, Ace Mutually Opt Out of Star Hurler's Contract: Report The Chicago Cubs risk losing their ace, Shota Imanaga, to free agency after a shocking turn of events to kick off the offseason.

2 DAYS AGO • THESTATE.COM

Cubs, Imanaga decline options, making lefty a free agent (source) The free-agent market is adding a big-name lefty starter, as the Cubs declined to pick up their club option for Shota Imanaga, who subsequen...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

How, why Cubs' weird contract decision turned Shota Imanaga into a free agent after 3.28 ERA across 2 seasons | Sporting News Chicago didn't think this one through.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Enters free-agent market The Cubs declined Imanaga's three-year, $57.75 million option Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The team deciding against picking up Imanaga's three-year option triggered a $15 million player option, which the pitcher also declined, making Imanaga a free agent. Imanaga held a 4.70 second-half ERA and 8.10 ERA in two postseason starts, and his strikeout rate dipped to 20.6 percent in 2025. However, with a 3.28 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 291:54 K:BB over 318 regular-season innings since the beginning of the 2024 campaign, Imanaga will draw plenty of interest on the free-agent market.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cubs linked to $18 million two-time All-Star ace, could potentially replace Shota Imanaga | Sporting News This would give the Cubs the ace they need.

OCTOBER 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cubs linked to $7.75 million former Cy Young candidate, would create 1-2 punch with Shota Imanaga | Sporting News This would give the Cubs a nasty rotation.

OCTOBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kyle Tucker's decision looms large as Cubs look toward future after making playoffs

The Chicago Cubs' focus now turns toward the offseason

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Adam Ottavino breaks down Shota Imanaga's struggles this season | Sporting News Adam Ottavino joins MLB Network, giving a glimpse into Shota Imanaga's struggles

OCTOBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Don't check in late for Cubs-Brewers NLDS decider. This series is all about the first inning

Working as a starting pitcher in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been one tough job

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Cubs' Shota Imanaga has brutal four-word message after NLDS loss to Brewers | Sporting News Shota Imanaga was very blunt about his Game 2 start in the NLDS against the Brewers.

OCTOBER 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chicago Cubs on cusp of season ending following 7-3 Game 2 NLDS loss to Milwaukee Shota Imanaga‘s inability to toss a zero in the opening inning doused another electric start for the Cubs in a 7-3 Game 2 Division Series lo...

OCTOBER 7 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Cubs head back home on the brink of elimination after losing 2 straight in Milwaukee

The Chicago Cubs’ hitters aren’t putting enough balls in play, and their pitchers aren’t keeping balls in play

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Saddled with loss in Game 2 Imanaga took the loss Monday in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Brewers after allowing four runs on five hits while striking out three over 2.2 innings.

Impact Imanaga was hit hard in his second appearance of the postseason, immediately squandering a three-run lead in the bottom of the first inning courtesy of a three-run home run by Andrew Vaughn. Imanaga's outing didn't improve much after this initial blow, as William Contreras struck for a solo shot in the bottom of the third, effectively ending the left-hander's outing. The silver lining to Imanaga's brief start is that he kept his pitch count low, meaning he could have a chance to come back later in the series if the Cubs are able to extend the NLDS.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga pulled in third inning of NLDS Game 2 Imanaga allowed two homers in Monday's start.

OCTOBER 7 • SUNTIMES.COM

How Shota Imanaga's 'Throwing Philosopher' side came out post-injury Imanaga took the mound against the Brewers in Game 2 of the NLDS.

OCTOBER 6 • SUNTIMES.COM

Today's Top MLB Pitchers Strikeouts Prop Bets: 4 picks including Blake Snell, Shota Imanaga, and more for October 6, 2025 The National League Division Series continues today with two intriguing Game 2 battles, as pitchers try to get it started or help their club...

OCTOBER 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Cubs hope Shota Imanaga can help them avoid 2-0 NLDS hole vs. Brewers MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to left-hander Aaron Ashby for a spot start as they look to move one step closer to their first...

OCTOBER 5 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

After Hamstring Injury, Will Jackson Chourio Be Back for Cubs-Brewers Game 2?

Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio’s status for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Cubs remains uncertain after an MRI for his hamstring.

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

To start Game 2 Cubs' manager Craig Counsell said Sunday that Imanaga will start Monday's Game 2 of the NLDS against Milwaukee, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Imanaga last pitched Wednesday in a Game 2 Wild Card loss to the Padres, throwing 67 pitches across four innings after following opener Andrew Kittredge. The 31-year-old lefty will toe the rubber to start a pivotal Game 2 on Monday with the Cubs trailing 1-0 in the series. Imanaga faced Milwaukee three times during the regular season, allowing seven runs with 17 strikeouts and 3 walks across 17.2 innings.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE