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The Cubs have left the door open for a possible reunion with left-hander Shota Imanaga, despite declining his three-year option and risking his departure in free agency.
Before Thursday’s deadline, the Cubs extended qualifying offers (22.025 million) to Imanaga and right fielder Kyle Tucker, sources confirmed. They have until Nov. 18 to either accept and rejoin the Cubs for 2026, or decline and remain a free agent. If they sign with another team, the Cubs are eligible for draft compensation.
Tucker is expected to test free agency. Imanaga’s calculation isn’t as straightforward.