Cubs' Shota Imanaga unlikely to get big-money free agent contract for 92 mph reason originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Chicago Cubs are going to see a lot of their starting pitchers hit the open market this upcoming offseason, Shota Imanaga being one of them.

Sporting a new, shorter hairdo, Shota Imanaga limited the Miami Marlins to one run on three hits in six-plus innings Friday in the Chicago Cubs’ 6-1 win.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell made it clear that Shota Imanaga’s position in the starting rotation is not currently in danger after the left-hander was out of sorts in Sunday night’s 7-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

Shota Imanaga allowed three hits and one run in six innings and Pete Crow-Armstrong doubled and stole his 33rd base as the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 6-1.

After a strong performance Friday, Imanaga, baseball's leader in home runs allowed, talked about his desire to re-earn "trust" following a pair of poor outings. But for Counsell and the Cubs, Imanaga's had their trust totally during what they've seen as a good season.

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to a left hamstring strain.