Shota Imanaga, a Japanese left-hander, was the Cubs’ only acquisition to the starting rotation this summer, leaving Justin Steele as the team’s ace.
The 2024 MLB regular season is about to start, and it’s time for each team to lock down its top five starting pitchers.
During the winter, the Chicago Cubs were focused on acquiring manager Craig Counsell from the Milwaukee Brewers. After losing Marcus Stroman to the New York Yankees, the team invested heavily in Japanese free agent Shota Imanaga to strengthen their rotation.
