Imanaga’s Free Agency Reality Check | Chicago Cubs News

Shota Imanaga’s free agency might not deliver the big payday fans expected—his 92 mph fastball isn’t enough to lure teams into handing out ace-level contracts. ESPN’s Jeff Passan says Imanaga’s solid mid-rotation value could mean a more affordable return for the Cubs, who may snag him on a team-friendly deal after his 2023 salary of $22M. At 33, his market value is down, but his value to Chicago? Still very much in play. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/107f5b540d689ae9