Shota Imanaga Draws Offseason Interest From Detroit Tigers

Free-agent left-hander Shota Imanaga is drawing interest from the Detroit Tigers as they seek starting pitching depth. The 33-year-old southpaw spent the last three seasons with the Chicago Cubs, compiling a 3.45 ERA over 492.1 total innings. In 2026, Imanaga posted a 3.77 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with 174.1 innings pitched while maintaining an elite 5.2% walk rate, relying heavily on a north-south mix featuring a 91.9 mph fastball and effective splitter.