US EditionBruce Levine: Cade Horton is the 'best choice' to replace Shota Imanaga in the Cubs' rotation
- Shota Imanaga, the 31-year-old left-handed pitcher for the Chicago Cubs from Japan, was added to the team's 15-day injured list on Monday after sustaining a mild strain in his left hamstring.
- The injury occurred Sunday in the sixth inning during a potential double play when Imanaga went to cover first base, creating uncertainty about his recovery timeline.
- Imanaga has taken a careful approach to his hamstring injury, staying in touch with fellow injured player Justin Steele about recovery, and intends to maintain his pitching readiness by engaging in light throwing exercises.
- Imanaga holds a 3-2 record with a 2.82 ERA in eight starts this season and signed a four-year $53 million contract with the Cubs in January 2024.
- The Cubs have not finalized a rotation replacement but are considering top prospect Cade Horton, while manager Craig Counsell said they will handle Imanaga’s slot cautiously.
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Bruce Levine: Cade Horton is the 'best choice' to replace Shota Imanaga in the Cubs' rotation
Score baseball insider Bruce Levine believes it’s time for the Cubs to promote top pitching prospect Cade Horton from Triple-A Iowa to the big leagues to replace injured ace Shota Imanaga in the club’s rotation.
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Cubs taking cautious approach with Imanaga in his recovery from a hamstring injury
The Chicago Cubs are going to be cautious with Shota Imanaga while the left-hander recovers from his first hamstring injury. Imanaga was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a mild left hamstring strain. He is planning to…
Cubs' Imanaga to 'continue to throw' while on IL
Sitting in first place in the NL Central, the Chicago Cubs are going to be cautious with Shota Imanaga, 31, while the left-hander recovers from a hamstring injury, and the pitcher will keep his arm loose by playing catch, as he gives his leg time to heal.
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