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Cubs' Shota Imanaga Becomes Free Agent After Team Declines Option

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Cubs' Shota Imanaga Becomes Free Agent After Team Declines Option
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Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga has rejected his contract options and is now a free agent, after declining a $15 million player option for 2026 and the team's offer to extend his contract. Imanaga, who had a strong 2024 season but struggled later, is seeking a new deal after his initial four-year, $53 million contract with the Cubs.

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  1. Sources: Cubs lefty Imanaga set to free agent  ESPN
  2. Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga surprisingly hits free-agent market after team declines option  Yahoo Sports
  3. Shota Imanaga Becomes Free Agent  MLB Trade Rumors
  4. Cubs Make Shocking Decision on Ace Shota Imanaga’s Contract  Sports Illustrated
  5. Cubs, Imanaga decline options, making lefty a free agent (source)  MLB.com

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