Shota Imanaga allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out four over seven innings in Saturday's win against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

With a stellar performance through his first two starts, Imanaga is establishing himself as a reliable option in fantasy leagues. His ability to limit runs and walks makes him a pitcher to consider for your roster moving forward.

Shota Imanaga is under the weather and could throw an extended bullpen session in place of exhibition start.

Fantasy Impact

Imanaga is one of a few Cubs under the weather in their return from Japan. He is expected to pitch the third game of the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Shota Imanaga won’t pitch in the Cubs’ first two games of their March 27-30 series against the Diamondbacks, per team updates, following his Tokyo Series outing.

Fantasy Impact

Imanaga’s 4 scoreless innings in Tokyo’s opener versus the Dodgers delay his next start to at least game three, with Justin Steele and Jameson Taillon taking the Cubs’ March 27-28 slots in Arizona. The 31-year-old waits. Fantasy managers in all leagues should roster him, banking on his precision for top value in Chicago’s 2025 rotation once he slots in.

Shota Imanaga dazzled on Monday, allowing two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out 11 over six innings in the Cubs' 9-2 win over the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

This performance underscores Imanaga's role as a strikeout artist, now boasting a 9.2 K/9 rate for the season. His ability to maintain a low ERA (3.03) and WHIP (1.03) while posting a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (6.07) makes him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues. Despite a slightly elevated FIP (3.88), his consistency in limiting base hits (.264 BABIP) and accumulating wins (now 15-3) should keep him high on fantasy radars. Fantasy managers should continue to view Imanaga as a top-tier starting option, especially in leagues that reward strikeouts.

Shota Imanaga delivered a solid performance, allowing three earned runs on seven hits while striking out four across seven innings in Tuesday's 6-3 win against the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a typical display of efficiency from Imanaga, who did not issue a walk and managed to keep his team in the lead throughout his time on the mound. His season ERA slightly increased to 3.03, but his WHIP remains impressive at 1.02, reflecting his ability to limit baserunners. With a strong K/9 rate of 8.9 and an excellent strikeout-to-walk ratio, Imanaga continues to be a reliable option for fantasy managers, especially in leagues that value WHIP and strikeouts. His consistent performance this season should keep him high on fantasy radars, particularly in deeper leagues.