Giants Predicted to Sign Cubs All-Star Pitcher in Free Agency
Summary
The San Francisco Giants are expected to sign Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga in free agency. Imanaga, an All-Star left-handed pitcher, could strengthen the Giants’ pitching as they prepare for the next season.Key Facts
- The Giants traded pitchers Robbie Ray and Tyler Mahle before the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline.
- Shota Imanaga is a pending unrestricted free agent (UFA).
- A prediction suggests the Giants will sign Imanaga this offseason.
- Imanaga is a left-handed pitcher who played for the Chicago Cubs.
- In the 2024 season, Imanaga had a 15-3 win-loss record, a 2.91 earned run average (ERA), and 174 strikeouts.
- In 2025, he appeared in 23 games with an 8-9 record, a 3.60 ERA, and 125 strikeouts.
- The Giants need reliable pitchers and see Imanaga as a potential middle-rotation starter.
- Buster Posey, associated with the Giants, supports aggressive moves in the free agent market.
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