Imanaga’s Home Run Trouble | Chicago Cubs News

Shota Imanaga’s home run woes are escalating, with six games this season where he’s surrendered at least three homers — including a recent meltdown of three dingers in five innings. While his tendency to give up long balls isn’t new, the frequency is alarming as the Cubs fight for a Wild Card spot. Manager Craig Counsell won’t bench him yet, but continued struggles could force tough rotation calls. Backup arms like Javier Assad have stepped up, and the team can’t afford another slump from Imanaga if they hope to make a playoff push. Fans are holding their breath — can he turn it around before it’s too late? 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/6c7f162cbd6df7ee