Shota Imanaga working on pitch repertoire
by Nicholas Rodriguez | Cubs Correspondent | Sun, Feb 15th 6:14am EST
Shota Imanaga worked with Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy on refining his mechanics during the offseason and will focus on adjusting his pitch mix throughout spring training. (MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact:
Imanaga posted a 2.65 ERA in the first half of the 2025 season but struggled mightily after the break, logging a 4.70 ERA in the second half. During offseason work with Hottovy, Imanaga focused on cleaning up his mechanics and strengthening his lower half. This spring, he is working on refining a sweeper from his “natural arm slot” while reintroducing his cutter and experimenting with a sinker grip that allows him to maintain velocity. Imanaga also elected not to pitch for Team Japan national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic, opting instead to dedicate camp to those adjustments and rebound from a difficult second half in 2025.
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